October 12, 2022

Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon

A new solar power plant at the South Deep mine near Johannesburg will supply 24% of its electricity.

October 12, 2022

Tharisa begins $391 million Zimbabwe platinum mine build

The Karo project is an open pit mine which would deliver the first mineral ore to the mill in the next two years.

October 12, 2022

London gold body plans expansion to bring in more artisanal metal

The move by the LBMA aims to bring more gold into mainstream trade to try to improve conditions for small-scale miners.

October 12, 2022

Europe’s coal price jumps as South Africa strike curbs supply

The Transnet strike also is hobbling iron ore exports as staff refuses to work unless the company raises their pay.

October 12, 2022

Resolute Mining inks deal for up to 80% of African Gold project in Mali

Earn-in agreement with African Gold allows Resolute to earn a majority stake in the junior’s Syama shear zone project.

October 11, 2022

Wits Mining Institute seminar sees launch of two new SAMERDI research centres

South African Mining Extraction Research, Development & Innovation centres will focus on Real-Time Information Management Systems and Successful Application of Technology Centred Around People.

October 11, 2022

Burkina Faso miners say operations unaffected following second military coup of 2022

Burkina Faso is Africa’s fourth-largest gold producer, and gold makes up a significant part of its GDP and national exports.

October 11, 2022

Asante Gold conditionally approved for Toronto venture exchange listing

The move is expected to increase the company's liquidity and provide enhanced market access for Canadian and international investors.

October 11, 2022

South Africa’s busiest port Durban hobbled by strike

Transnet declared force majeure last week after its workers went on strike over a wage dispute.

October 11, 2022

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand from China despite covid curbs

On Tuesday, Tharisa reported a 5.1% increase in chrome production to 1.583 million tonnes in the year through Sept. 30.