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.

October 10, 2022

Glencore faces flood of UK litigation following bribery charges

Mubadala Investment Company and International Petroleum Investment Company are among over a dozen funds who filed claims in a London court.

October 10, 2022

Zimbabwe miners unfazed by new royalties proposal

Mineral royalties accounted for 2.8% of Zimbabwe's tax revenue in 2021, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority data shows.

October 10, 2022

Strike crimping South African mining exports set to worsen

Transnet, which operates the nation’s industrial ports and freight rail network and fuel pipelines, has declared force majeure on shipments because of the labor action.

October 10, 2022

RioZim buys Namibian diamond mine to expand in Africa

RioZim is also planning further investments in base and precious metals in Zimbabwe.

October 10, 2022

De Beers names Equinor’s Al Cook as new CEO

Cook joins at the start of 2023 from Europe's top gas supplier, where he held an executive vice-president position.