November 22, 2019

Rainbow Rare Earths expands into Zimbabwe

The move is part of the company's efforts to increase its footprint beyond beyond Burundi, where it runs the continent's only producing rare earths mine.

November 21, 2019

De Beers Namibian diamond venture seeks tax breaks to extend operations

Diamond mining is the largest taxpayer in Namibia and generates 20% of the southern African country's export earnings.

November 21, 2019

Haunted by ghost workers, Tunisian phosphate miner seeks revival

Before the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, Tunisia was one of the world’s largest producers of the fertilizer component, creating as much as 8.2 million tons per year.

November 20, 2019

Autonomous drones to lead the way in mining surveillance technology — report

The technology is impactful, as it has the ability to quickly survey various areas of a mining operation, which has led to improved worker safety.

November 20, 2019

Eskom needs $12 billion to comply with new emissions laws

South Africa has said any new coal plants would need to have emission-reducing technology, such as FGD.

November 20, 2019

Sycamore Mining signs deal with Guinea to redevelop Kiniero gold mine

The mine has been out of production since Canada’s Semafo placed it under care and maintenance in 2014 and sold it to New Dawn Mining.

November 20, 2019

Countries reminded of consequences of inaction on the Kimberley Process

The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms.

November 19, 2019

Homes, land destroyed as desperate Zimbabweans turn to illegal gold mining

With Zimbabwe going through its worst economic crisis in a decade, desperate citizens are turning to illegal gold mining to make a living.

November 19, 2019

Mine workers demanded more protection before deadly Burkina Faso attack

Local employees expressed their fears at a June meeting, Reuters sources say.

November 18, 2019

AngloGold Ashanti halts Guinea mine over protests

The measure was taken over the weekend after local community members occupied Siguiri mine's facilities and built barricades.