October 26, 2020

Danakali shares drop after second AFC loan set to fall through

The potash developer is facing funding issues as the miner’s second loan tranche from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) looks set to fall through.

October 26, 2020

Nordgold-Shandong bidding war for Cardinal heats up

Nordgold says Cardinal is misleading its shareholders by suggesting that a higher offer from Shandong can be unlocked.

October 23, 2020

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper this year and a surplus of about 70,000 tonnes in 2021.

October 23, 2020

Barrick granted ten exploration licences in Tanzania

The gold giant will spend $8 million in exploration in the African country by year-end.

October 23, 2020

White Metal kicks off exploration at Taranis

Taranis’ Okohongo copper-silver deposit is situated within the Kaoko Belt of northwest Namibia.

October 22, 2020

Pandemic impacts on mining employment – report

IGF says the pandemic will have longer- term consequences on employment in the large-scale mining sector as a result of impacts on local suppliers and community economic activities, mining capex…

October 22, 2020

Kibali on track to deliver guidance, says Barrick CEO

Production outlook for the mine was previously set at 340,000-370,000 ounces in 2020.

October 22, 2020

Implats says workers suffer minor injuries in Rustenberg ‘incident’

Company said its ore transport system fell at a shaft, resulting in some workers sustaining minor injuries and a halt in haulage.

October 22, 2020

Anglo American output in Q3 jumps, thanks to Collahuasi

Total production climbed by 24% from Q2 on the back of continued strong performance of Collahuasi copper mine in Chile.

October 22, 2020

Petra to sell blue diamonds recovered at Cullinan

The South African miner launched the Letlapa Tala Collection, which means ‘blue rock’ in Northern Sotho.