July 28, 2021 Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender.
July 27, 2021 South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft “There is a significant amount of coal that’s being stolen,” said Eskom.
July 27, 2021 African nations criticize push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks The task of agreeing on regulations by mid-2023 is "seemingly insurmountable".
July 27, 2021 Kumba Iron Ore hikes interim dividend after earnings jump Johannesburg-listed Kumba reported a jump in diluted headline earnings per share of 178% for the six months ended on June 30.
July 27, 2021 Barrick Gold signs four exploration deals in Egypt The world's second largest gold miner will explore in 19 new blocks in the Eastern Desert with an estimated total investment of $8.8 million.
July 26, 2021 Amplats H1 earnings soar, declares record dividend South African miner posted a near 7-fold increase in half-year earnings.
July 26, 2021 Implats Zimbabwe unit plans 185 MW solar power plants Zimbabwe has experienced acute power cuts in the past, the latest in 2019 that lasted up to 18 hours a day.
July 26, 2021 La Mancha launches $1.4 billion gold mining fund The vehicle, named La Mancha Fund SCSp will also invest in battery metals needed for electric vehicles.
July 23, 2021 Cyberattack disrupts main African cobalt, copper export hub Durban, the busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa, was affected.
July 23, 2021 Platinum giants eye solar power as green answer to blackouts Sibanye Stillwater, Impala Platinum, and Anglo American Platinum said they plan to scale up solar and wind farms.
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