July 6, 2021

South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment

A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards Bay export terminal.

July 6, 2021

AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO

Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.

July 5, 2021

Anglo knew of lead danger at Zambian mine, doctor says

Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974

July 5, 2021

Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman

Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company.

July 1, 2021

Piedmont expands spodumene resources with investment in IronRidge

Piedmont plans to purchase an equity stake in IronRidge and a 50% stake in its Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana.

June 30, 2021

Anglo coal spinoff surges as global supply curbs lift prices

Thungela has surged as coal climbed to a 13-year high on stronger demand from Asia.

June 30, 2021

Eskom needs $10bn to repurpose most coal plants by 2050

The utility is in talks with development finance institutions to raise the money.

June 30, 2021

Biggest China bank walks away from $3bn Zimbabwe coal plan

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China said it wouldn’t fund the 2,800 MW Sengwa coal project in Northern Zimbabwe.

June 29, 2021

Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Richards Bay after violence

Mining and smelting operations have been halted due to "an escalation in the security situation at the operations."

June 29, 2021

Inga hydropower could be key to the green electrification of Africa — report

Wood Mackenzie's Julian Kettle believes the project could be a catalyst for the development of vast underutilised resources, creating a centre for low carbon metals production.