October 28, 2019

AngloGold Ashanti’s falling Q3 production, rising costs disappoint

The miner said its output in July-September fell 3% from a year earlier.

October 28, 2019

South Africa grants Botswana Diamonds mining permit for Marsfontein

The mine was operated for two years in the late 1990s and surrounding deposits overlooked when the mine it closed.

October 27, 2019

Copper project in Zambian national park could potentially go ahead

The Lusaka High Court dismissed an appeal to the project.

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.