August 23, 2021 Waste from Angola’s Catoca diamond mine leaked into waterways last month Congolese researchers on Friday said pollution caused by a leak from a tailings dam had turned rivers red.
August 23, 2021 Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million The company's main asset in Botswana is the mothballed Ghaghoo imine, which it acquired from De Beers in 2007.
August 22, 2021 Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture expected to benefit from energy deregulation in South Africa According to Roskill, the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture may benefit in terms of market share from the progressive deregulation of South Africa’s energy landscape.
August 20, 2021 Angola mine leak causes ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Congo rivers, researchers say The discolouration of the waterways appears to have been caused by a toxic substance spill at an industrial diamond mine in Angola.
August 20, 2021 Loncor drills deepest hole to date at Adumbi deposit The deepest borehole intersected 25.59 m grading 2.39 g/t Au and 8.09 m grading 1.90 g/t Au.
August 20, 2021 Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project.
August 20, 2021 Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’ Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.
August 19, 2021 Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects.
August 19, 2021 Asante Gold completes $90 million Bibiani mine buy Asante is now finalizing setting up the team in charge of bringing the Ghanaian gold mine back to production.
August 19, 2021 Gold Fields’ profit doubles, new CEO to look at acquisitions The company expects to end the year with production of 2.3-2.35 million ounces of gold with no change to the production guidance.
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