October 5, 2021 Thor’s Segilola gold mine reaches commercial production Segilola is Nigeria’s first-ever commercial gold mine.
October 5, 2021 De Beers sells first traceable diamonds under GemFair Sold parcel of ethically sourced diamonds came from artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone.
October 5, 2021 Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO.
October 4, 2021 BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project.
October 3, 2021 New underground mine to extend life of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production.
October 1, 2021 Endeavour Mining outlines ambitious five-year exploration plan West Africa's top gold producer aims to add 15 to 20 million gold ounces and extend the life of its seven core assets beyond 10 years.
September 30, 2021 South32 buys additional stake in Mozambique aluminum smelter Company has exercised its right to buy an additional 25% stake in Mozal Aluminium.
September 30, 2021 Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula concentrator beating design throughput target The facility is exceeding designed throughput rates, treating 320,000 tonnes of ore in the month ending Sept. 20.
September 30, 2021 South Africa to appeal court ruling on black mine ownership South Africa’s government will appeal two court rulings that struck down changes to rules requiring mining firms to be at least 26% owned by Black investors
September 30, 2021 South Africa energy minister backs coal amid climate talks The bulk of South Africa’s electricity is generated by burning coal.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
