October 7, 2021

Eskom CEO calls for careful South African coal transition

Country aims to cut coal's share of the energy mix to less than 60% by 2030 from around 75% now.

October 7, 2021

The world needs Simandou iron ore, Rio Tinto CEO says

Simandou "has to be done in a very careful way, from all sorts of ESG angles, not least biodiversity."

October 6, 2021

Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says

The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.

October 5, 2021

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

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.