September 3, 2019 Lucapa Diamond profit up, hits record production at African mines The Australian miner posted a $1.1 million profit for the six months to June, compared to the $4.3 million it lost in the same period last year.
September 2, 2019 South African mining union says de-registration halted In April, the government's labour registrar said he intended to cancel registration of AMCU, one of the nation's largest and most militant unions.
August 30, 2019 African Rainbow Minerals to mothball loss-making Nkomati mine The nickel mine, in Mpumalanga province, was hit by soaring costs and lower metals prices in the last few years.
August 29, 2019 Africa’s graphite exports to China rise by 170% in H1 2019 Leading the way is Mozambique, which exported 100 kt through the first six months of 2019, 82% of which went to China.
August 29, 2019 Sierra Leoneans sue government for alleged environmental failings at diamond mine The complaint follows a lawsuit filed by the residents against Octea Ltd. in March seeking $288 million in damages.
August 29, 2019 Sibanye-Stillwater in talks over AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine AngloGold said in May that it would review divestment options for its Mponeng mine and other South African assets.
August 29, 2019 Talks on Guinea’s iron ore advance, BHP nears deal on Nimba BHP has also tried for years to sell its stake in the Nimba prospect.
August 29, 2019 Desert Gold to acquire Altus gold projects in Mali The acquisition would increase the size of the company's contiguous land package to 379.9 square kilometres.
August 28, 2019 De Beers gem sales keep falling as buyers allowed to say no De Beers sold just $280 million of diamonds this month, 44% less than a year earlier.
August 27, 2019 Strike action pushes Sibanye into the red in first half Gold production was hit by the strike that ended in April and cost Sibanye more than $100 million in lost revenue.
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
