February 6, 2023

Burkina Faso denies favouring Nordgold over gold mine permit

Burkina Faso did not award a mining permit to Nordgold because it is a Russian company, its mines minister said.

February 6, 2023

Petra Diamonds open to M&A deals, CEO says

Petra invited merger and acquisition proposals on Monday.

February 6, 2023

Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March

There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater.

February 3, 2023

Impala Platinum half-year refined output hit by worsening power cuts

In a production update, Impala said it had lost an estimated 38,000 refined PGM ounces, nearly 3% of total refined output.

February 3, 2023

South Africa’s century-old gold refiner runs at 75% as mines dim

The 102 year-old Rand Refinery is the only African refiner accredited with the London Bullion Market Association.

February 3, 2023

Zinc price slumps on jump in inventories and weak Chinese demand

Inventories in warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange have more than doubled over the last two weeks.

February 3, 2023

Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mine

The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck.

February 2, 2023

Kumba delivers profit warning after rail problems hit exports

The Anglo American unit produced 37.7 million tonnes of the key steel ingredient in 2022, down from 40.9 million tonnes the previous year.

February 2, 2023

First Quantum worker dies at Trident operations in Zambia

Operations in the pit have been temporarily suspended until deemed they can resume safely.

February 2, 2023

Gold Fields disputes Ghana tax bill

Company said the size of the back taxes bill is "nowhere close" to the amount Ghana has demanded from mobile operator MTN.