June 1, 2020

Outotec to deliver copper solvent extraction technology to the DRC

Outotec has been awarded a contract by Sicomines, a joint-venture of companies from China and the DRC.

May 31, 2020

Zambia’s CEC to discontinue power supply to Konkola Copper Mines

Zambia's Copperbelt Energy Corp says Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines owes $132 million in debt.

May 31, 2020

Congo suspends board and management of state diamond miner MIBA

An audit revealed significant irregularities.

May 29, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today

We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry.

May 29, 2020

Gold M&A back on the agenda as restrictions ease

Miners year-to-date have struck 275 transactions worth about $6.9 billion.

May 28, 2020

Endeavour gets shareholder nod for Semafo merger

The combined entity would become the biggest gold miner in West Africa.

May 28, 2020

Africa faces a ‘triple whammy’ from covid-19

Sir Paul Collier addresses the ramifications of the unfolding crisis– an example of ‘radical uncertainty’.

May 27, 2020

Sama Resources reports PEA for Cote d’Ivoire project

A preliminary economic assessment of the Samapleu project estimates production of 14,100 tonnes of copper concentrate a year.

May 27, 2020

Zimbabwe miners to keep more earnings in dollars

Country will increase the proportion of dollars gold miners can keep from their sales, yielding to pressure from producers.

May 27, 2020

South African mines record 320 covid-19 cases

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a further easing of the lockdown from June 1.