January 24, 2020

IMF aid to Congo Republic on hold over Glencore, Trafigura impasse

The IMF bailout hinges on the African nation restructuring the oil-backed loans to the Swiss traders.

January 24, 2020

South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019

A poor safety record has contributed to slower investment at some South African mines in recent years.

January 24, 2020

Barrick irons out issues in Tanzania with “historic” deal

The agreement formally ends a long-running tax dispute, setting a template for negotiations with other firms.

January 23, 2020

Teranga discovers new zone at Golden Hill

Company plans to update resources for the property and apply for a mine license in the third quarter.

January 23, 2020

ERG suspends Zambia refinery on shortage of cobalt, copper concentrates

The miner said it was engaged with stakeholders and was exploring other sources of feed in order to resume operations.

January 22, 2020

Generation Mining’s stock soars on Sprott investment

The palladium miner's stock reached an all-time high on the news.

January 22, 2020

Palladium’s fading stockpiles draw warning of prolonged deficit

Stockpiles have almost halved in the past decade to equal about 14 months of demand.

January 22, 2020

Over 400 jobs at risk at Weatherly Namibia copper mine

Weatherly, weighed by some $140 million in debt, is set to halt operations at its Tschudi mine.

January 22, 2020

Louis Vuitton is turning the world’s second-biggest diamond into jewellery

The 1,758-carat Sewelô, grabbed by the luxury brand last week, is the world’s second-largest rough diamond.

January 21, 2020

Ivory Coast gold output up 35% in 2019 after new mine starts

The rise was partly explained by the start of production in the northern mine of Sissingue operated by Perseus Mining.