September 23, 2021 South African mines have vaccinated about 45% of their workforce South Africa’s mining industry contributes about 8% to the national gross domestic product.
September 23, 2021 Missing worker at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine found dead An investigation into the cause of the incident, including the reasons the employee ventured into an area he should not have been in, will be carried out.
September 22, 2021 South Africa studying court judgment that parts of mining charter unconstitutional Mining industry body the Minerals Council had criticised several clauses in the 2018 charter including that miners must procure 70% of goods and 80% of services from Black-owned companies.
September 21, 2021 Two dead, one missing at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine The rescuers, part of a six-person team, were “overcome by heat" during a search for a missing worker at the extremely deep mine.
September 20, 2021 South African coal miner Exxaro plans move into green metals Company is turning its attention to minerals such as copper and manganese.
September 20, 2021 Zambia mines minister takes aim at Konkola liquidation Vedanta earlier this month said it wanted to open a dialogue with ZCCM and was committed to investing $1.5 billion into KCM.
September 20, 2021 Rainbow Rare Earths to use special separation tech at South Africa project The company will apply Florida, US-based K-Technologies' separation method in its Phalaborwa rare earths project in South Africa.
September 20, 2021 Bauxite trains operated by Rusal collide in Guinea, killing one The two trains operated by Russian aluminum giant collided in Conakry on Monday.
September 17, 2021 Ghana signs $1.2 billion deal to develop its bauxite resources Government has picked Rocksure International as a strategic partner to build a mine and refinery.
September 16, 2021 Guinea’s junta urges miners to help break “resource curse” The coup exacerbated concerns about supply constraints that have pushed aluminum prices to the highest level in 13 years.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
