March 10, 2020

CNMC to transfer Africa copper, cobalt assets to engineering arm

Company will sell its 74% stake to NFC for $1.06 billion, in a restructuring move.

March 10, 2020

Metso-Outotec merger moves forward as hurdles cleared

Former competitors expect to complete the combination June 30, 2020.

March 9, 2020

Ivanhoe hails progress at Kamoa-Kakula, Platreef

Production at the giant DRC copper mine is slated for the third quarter of 2021.

March 8, 2020

Angola’s new diamond trading policy yields positive results

The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola saw revenue grow by an average 8.5% in the last two years.

March 6, 2020

Zambia buys artisanal gold to formalize unregulated mining

Government will use centres for buying gold to bring miners into the formal market.

March 6, 2020

Three AngloGold miners dead after rockfall at Mponeng mine

Four miners were rescued from the area after a 2 magnitude earthquake.

March 6, 2020

Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus

Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans.

March 6, 2020

Amplats declares force majeure, cuts output forecast

The south African miner lowered total platinum group metals guidance for 2020 from 4.2-4.7 million ounces to 3.3-3.8 million ounces.

March 5, 2020

Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects

Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.

March 5, 2020

The best places to mine are still in the developed world – and that’s a problem

The Fraser Institute's annual survey shows that uncertainty is a confidence killer among mining executives.