October 25, 2019 Barrick CEO says Zambia mine worth more than $735 million Barrick bought the operation as part of a $7 billion deal two months after copper prices peaked in 2011.
October 25, 2019 Glencore cuts copper guidance, to halt some Congo operations The company sees full-year copper production reaching just under 1.4 million tonnes versus the 1.45 million previously anticipated.
October 24, 2019 Barrick’s Kibali underground breaks records in Q3 The use of automation assisted in improved efficiency and productivity, the miner said.
October 24, 2019 Zimbabwe to cut power to mines, others over $77 million in unpaid bills The southern African nation is experiencing daily power cuts lasting up to 18 hours after a severe drought reduced water levels at the country's biggest hydro plant.
October 23, 2019 MAPPED: Top gold drill results – August 2019 A trend towards exploration of advanced projects, rather than greenfield opportunities, returned in August.
October 23, 2019 Gold’s rally drives a rush to one of metal’s final frontiers Step aside Canada, Australia and South Africa: West Africa is fast becoming the hottest ticket in gold mining.
October 23, 2019 Nigeria bid to boost mining gets help from West Africa gold rush The western tip of the continent is seen as a new frontier as gold miners face a dearth of new discoveries globally.
October 23, 2019 Firestone Diamonds revenue down as recovery rates, sales fall Firestone will review 2020 guidance, following "unexpected" power cuts at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.
October 22, 2019 Solar power station coming to Norgold’s Burkina Faso mines The plant will reduce the mines’ fuel consumption by 6.4 million liters and CO2 emissions by 18,000 tonnes per year.
October 22, 2019 Health and safety bigger risks to artisanal miners that conflict minerals — report First-ever long-term artisanal and small-scale mine site monitoring data study reveals challenges in battery metals supply chains.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
