September 3, 2019

Zambia mining firms say mineral royalties should be capped at 7.5%

Africa's No. 2 copper producer increased its sliding scale for royalties of 4 to 6% by 1.5 percentage points and introduced a new 10% tax when the price of copper…

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.