May 12, 2020

Sibanye Stillwater first quarter earnings surge on strong metal prices

Adjusted EBITDA rose to 11.13 billion rand ($601.10 million) for the quarter.

May 11, 2020

AngloGold boosts cash flow despite production loss

The company had lost 11,000 ounces of production because of coronavirus-related stoppages at its operations.

May 11, 2020

Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050

The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.

May 8, 2020

Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report

The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.

May 8, 2020

INTERVIEW: Hon. Leopold Mboli Fatran minister of mines, Central African Republic

Political instability has been the real culprit of underdevelopment, says Fatran.

May 8, 2020

Copper price jumps as Chinese imports surge

Copper price now up more than 20% from covid-19 lows as China's April concentrate imports surge 22% to over 2m tonnes for only the third time ever.

May 8, 2020

Lucara Diamond in the red as market conditions worsen

Lucara lost $3.2 million in the first three months of the year, compared to $7.4 million in earnings in Q1 2019.

May 7, 2020

Anglo American to spin off South African coal mines

While a demerger is Anglo’s preferred route, it did not rule out other options for the coal mines in South Africa, such as a trade sale.

May 6, 2020

Africa’s top gold refiner restarts smelter

Rand Refinery will restart the plant this week after a month-long shutdown.

May 6, 2020

Dwarsrivier shuts after covid-19 case

Production at chrome mine in South Africa was suspended after an employee tested positive for covid-19.