December 24, 2019

South Africa proposes 20% carried interest in oil and gas law

The draft policy also calls for at least a 10% participating interest by black partners and the establishment of a Petroleum Agency.

December 23, 2019

Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors

A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks in 2020 as risk-on trades make a comeback.

December 23, 2019

AngloGold, Iamgold to sell stake in Mali’s Sadiola mine

The operation is one of the three assets AngloGold Ashanti put on the chopping block in the past year.

December 22, 2019

2019 tipping point for renewable projects at mine sites – report

According to THEnergy, most miners believe now is the time to make the switch.

December 20, 2019

Katanga to acquire Gécamines’ land rights for $250 million

The land package covers areas adjacent to KCC's existing mining concessions in the DRC.

December 20, 2019

ICBC Standard aborts plan to shut base metals unit

The bank, a joint venture between Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Africa's largest lender Standard Bank, is a major participant in base metals markets globally.

December 20, 2019

Water around Rio Tinto’s Madagascar mine is high in lead, uranium – study

Mean concentration of lead downstream was 0.0256 mg/L, the study found, compared to WHO's recommended maximum of 0.01 mg/L in drinking water.

December 20, 2019

Steenkampskraal rare earths mine ready to start construction

It is considered the world's highest-grade rare earth mine, and has cleared the last permit needed to move forward.

December 20, 2019

AngloGold reopens 30 million ounce Ghana mine

The company is seeking access to Obuasi’s 30-million-ounce ore body over the next two decades.

December 19, 2019

Top shareholder urges miner Centamin to seek takeover offer date extension

Endeavour on Thursday said it had insufficient time before the current "put up or shut up" deadline of Dec. 31 to study Centamin's assets.