July 27, 2022

Rio Tinto says Simandou deal close after wrangles over railway

Rio Tinto said it’s close to a breakthrough in a landmark deal to unlock the world’s biggest untapped iron ore mine.

July 27, 2022

Lundin Group founder Lukas Lundin dies at age 64

The mining entrepreneur died in Geneva at the age of 64, following a two-year battle with brain cancer.

July 27, 2022

Gold trading kicks off on Nigerian exchange ahead of launch

For the first time the metal will be offered on a bourse in the West African nation.

July 27, 2022

Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years

The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be sold later this year through an international tender.

July 26, 2022

Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers

Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact.

July 26, 2022

Kumba pins hopes on China’s infrastructure stimulus

First-half production at Kumba's two mines declined 13% to 17.8 million tonnes, largely due to heavy rains.

July 26, 2022

Pangolin Diamonds to buy Amulet’s assets in Botswana

By acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Botswana, the miner will add the BK11 mine to its portfolio.

July 25, 2022

Anglo American Platinum shares fall after half-year profit drops 43%

The company said inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policy would continue to have an impact on the mining industry.

July 21, 2022

Sundance Resources submits claim in iron ore dispute with Congo Republic

Sundance is seeking $8.8 billion in damages over the Mbalam-Nabeba project.

July 21, 2022

Illegal mercury trade for gold mining uncovered

Researchers have figured out how to accurately identify global mercury trade data inconsistencies.