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.

January 20, 2020

Five iron ore trends to watch in 2020 – report

Vale could once again be the biggest swing factor for iron ore, but this time in the opposite direction.

January 20, 2020

South African chrome firms warn of more than 1,200 job cuts

The potential job cuts highlight the risks posed to Africa's most industrialised economy by struggling state power utility Eskom.

January 20, 2020

De Beers mulls expanding pilot scheme to sell ethically sourced diamonds

The program in Sierra Leone traces the route of diamonds dug up by small miners in the country.

January 17, 2020

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

January 17, 2020

Mali’s new mining code sets “stability period” at 20 years

Mali had previously proposed a 10-year stability period.

January 17, 2020

B2Gold achieves record production for 11th year in a row

The company's 2019 figures exceeded the upper end of production guidance.

January 16, 2020

Mining companies threaten action against Tanzania over new law

Indiana Resources alleged breach of contract after the East African nation amended its mining law.

January 16, 2020

What is artisanal gold and why is it booming?

There are now around 15-20 million artisanal miners in the world.

January 16, 2020

Sibanye cuts fewer jobs than planned in Marikana restructuring

In September, Sibanye said it planned to cut around 5,270 jobs, or about 6% of its workforce.