December 24, 2019 Congo court says state-owned miner Gecamines owes billionaire $168 million Gecamines took out the loan from Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to pay tax advances to the treasury.
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.
Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks, FT reports Acciaierie d'Italia has sued over alleged mismanagement of the steelworks. January 12, 2026 | 01:23 pm
