September 14, 2021 Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector.
September 14, 2021 Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.
September 13, 2021 Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually…
September 13, 2021 Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.
September 12, 2021 Guinea junta leader to meet political, mining leaders this week Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has agreed to meet with mining companies.
September 10, 2021 Glencore is stalling Chad’s debt revamp talks, premier says About a third of Chad’s public external debt is owed to Glencore and other commercial lenders under an oil-for-cash program.
September 10, 2021 ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia The company was exploring the possibility of expanding production to as much as 30 million tonnes a year.
September 10, 2021 Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.
September 9, 2021 Sibanye wants to tap green metals boom as gold deals lack value Some of the biggest mining companies are expanding into or eying commodities tied to the green revolution.
September 9, 2021 Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
