November 15, 2019 Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.
November 14, 2019 The role of gas in powering Africa’s future Gas should play an increasing role in meeting Sub-Saharan Africa’s demand for power: but is it that straightforward?
November 14, 2019 Jihadist groups cash in on artisanal gold rush in West Africa The more than 2 million directly employed in small-scale mining in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have become a source of financing and recruits for Islamist militants in the region.
November 13, 2019 De Beers diamond buyers return as prices cut most in years De Beers sold the most diamonds since June after the biggest price cut in years, but sales still remained lower than normal for this time of year.
November 13, 2019 Zimbabwe to enforce “use it or lose it” policy for mining assets Zimbabwe will vigorously enforce a policy to force companies to develop their mining assets and not keep the land for speculative purposes.
November 13, 2019 China-backed JV to develop giant Simandou north iron ore deposit in Guinea Guinea’s Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore’s Winning International Group offered $14 billion to build a mine and related infrastructure.
November 12, 2019 Cobalt hydroxide price up 55% in three months Chinese imports of cobalt hydroxide also up 28% in September quarter, but Benchmark says its not a fundamental uptick.
November 12, 2019 Gold Fields says South Africa mine revival could unlock deal Gold Fields on Friday raised South Deep’s output targets for this year and next as the company implements the mine’s fifth turnaround plan since its acquisition in 2006.
November 12, 2019 South Africa’s AMCU mining union seals platinum wage deals South Africa's biggest platinum mining union has sealed wage agreements with Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum, and Sibanye-Stillwater.
November 12, 2019 Botswana Diamonds digs up first stones at South African mine The diamonds came from residual unprocessed stockpiles and bearing gravels surrounding Marsfontein mine in Limpopo.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
