February 5, 2021

Zambia is done for now with taking over mining companies

Zambia last century had a painful experience with mine nationalization.

February 5, 2021

Northam said to consider bidding for Bokoni platinum mine

The interest in Bokoni may suggest that higher metals prices are rekindling investors’ interest in reviving some of the mines in South Africa.

February 4, 2021

Barrick extends Tongon mine life to 2023

Continued exploration and the conversion of resources to reserves have allowed Barrick to extend the Ivory Coast mine's life.

February 3, 2021

No schmoozing and boozing as the Indaba mining jamboree goes online

This year the Investing in African Mining Indaba is online only and has been cut to two days rather than four.

February 3, 2021

Glencore’s 2020 output hit by Congo mine closure, sticks to targets

The London-listed company stuck to all of its production targets for 2021.

February 2, 2021

Mining hotspots for 2021 in Latin America, Africa – report

Markets in these two regions have greater exposure to copper, prices of which Fitch sees averaging at a seven-year high in 2021.

February 2, 2021

Exxaro to halt investment in thermal coal

The company will continue to supply thermal coal to Eskom's Medupi and Matimba power stations in line with existing supply contracts.

February 2, 2021

Mali gold production hits fresh high in 2020

Country's industrial gold production reached 65.2 tonnes in 2020, slightly higher than the previous year's record production of 65.1 tonnes.

February 2, 2021

Gem Diamonds ends 2020 with a bang as demand improves

It emerged as one of the few miners to record revenue growth, driven by a sharp recovery in prices and sales during the second half of 2020.

February 1, 2021

Zambian court denies Vedanta attempt to halt Konkola copper mines split

The ruling is a blow to the Indian-owned mining company, which has said it would fight any attempt by Zambia to sell KCM to third parties.