August 6, 2019 Sierra Leone community’s suit against diamond miner shows activist trend Across Africa and the developing world, local groups are increasingly mounting legal challenges against companies extracting minerals.
August 6, 2019 Guinea extends deadline to bid for vacant blocks of giant Simandou iron ore deposit Potential bidders now have until Aug. 19 to submit proposals in competition for one of the world’s most-fabled mineral deposits.
August 4, 2019 Gabon’s new mining code to boost revenue, attract investment The new code is intended to improve conditions for companies and increase revenue for the state.
August 2, 2019 Gold exploration trends: drilling declines, advanced projects a priority The number of greenfield exploration projects drilled dropped from 33 in March to 16 in June, which is the lowest level since the beginning of 2019.
August 2, 2019 Gold price surges to record high in 73 currencies Including all-time peaks in pound sterling, Canadian, Australian dollar and a USD six-year high in New York on Friday.
August 2, 2019 South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%.
August 2, 2019 Sierra Leone cancels major mining licences Tonkolili has challenged the decision in the country's high court.
August 2, 2019 Nova Scotian firm builds pilot plant to process Tanzanian graphite Elcora Advanced Materials wants to target the expandable graphite market.
August 1, 2019 Simandou tender likely to be opaque Nominally transparent tender for iron ore concession raises eyebrows among miners.
August 1, 2019 Zimbabwe to replace empowerment law — finance minister Foreign investors can now take majority stakes in the platinum and diamond sectors.
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