September 2, 2021

Impala Platinum earnings surge on higher output, metal prices

The company posted a 123% surge in full-year profit, boosted by higher prices of platinum group metals.

September 2, 2021

Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project

The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues.

September 1, 2021

IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack

No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire.

August 31, 2021

Congo copper sales increase 10% in H1, cobalt up 15%

Exports and local sales of copper stood at 871,956 tonnes, while sales of cobalt were recorded at 44,654 tonnes.

August 31, 2021

Harmony Gold swings to annual profit on AngloGold asset buy

Gold miners across the globe made bumper profits last year as gold prices scaled record highs that peaked around August 2020.

August 30, 2021

Eskom considers $7.2 billion in wind and solar investment by 2030

Until now almost all of South Africa’s investment and planned investment in renewable energy has been by private companies.

August 27, 2021

Gold Fields would consider joint ventures to bolster output

In Ghana, that could potentially involve working in future with rival AngloGold Ashanti to lower costs and improve productivity.

August 27, 2021

DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investors

President Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining contracts could be reviewed because of concerns they are not sufficiently benefiting Congo.

August 27, 2021

Ambatovy makes surprise pick of Stratton as marketing partner

Madagascan miner has agreed a deal for Britain-based Stratton Metals to market its cobalt in the US and Europe

August 26, 2021

Sibanye posts 140% jump in half-year profit

The company also announced a dividend of 292 cents per share.