September 3, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp’s Ahafo mill in Ghana yields first ore after expansion The upgrade is expected to increase average annual gold production at Ahafo by between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces for the first five years, starting in 2020.
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.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
