September 12, 2019 Scientists to drill the ‘most valuable mineral province on earth’ The Bushveld Complex in South Africa hosts most of the global platinum-group element, chromium, and vanadium resources.
September 11, 2019 Global gold sector unveils responsible mining principles The framework sets out clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.
September 11, 2019 Zimbabwe holds diamond auction for 316,000 carats Zimbabwe expects to produce 4.1 million carats of diamonds this year, up from 2.8 carats in 2018.
September 10, 2019 South African platinum miners’ wage talks go to internal abitrators The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) demanded in June a monthly basic wage hike of about 48%.
September 10, 2019 Electric car boom to turbocharge battery metal producers – Moody’s Demand for cobalt, lithium, nickel and copper could rise sixfold if electric cars reach 8% of road traffic by the mid-2020s, delivering huge dividends for producing countries like the DRC.
September 9, 2019 Platinum giants say union declares dispute in wage talks The producers have rebuffed AMCU’s initial demands for a 48% wage increase, which some say would lead to job losses and mine closures.
September 8, 2019 African miners reviewing legalities around tailings dam failures – expert Most firms are paying close attention to the legal issues surrounding past, present and future ownership and management of mine tailings facilities.
September 6, 2019 AngloGold’s last South African mine luring potential buyers Harmony Gold Mining Co. and Sibanye Gold Ltd. have submitted formal proposals for Mponeng mine and other smaller assets.
September 6, 2019 Billionaire Friedland-backed miner picks up iron ore deposit in Guinea HPX will take over stakes in Nimba previously owned by BHP, Newmont Goldcorp, and French nuclear group Orano.
September 5, 2019 Black Rock ready to develop world’s fourth-largest graphite deposit The Australian company is “construction ready” to build the first $116-million stage of the Mahenge mine.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
