June 21, 2019

Ramaphosa’s old union Seeks South African platinum mine comeback

By the end of this year, the union wants to represent 30% of the more than 167,000 workers at the world’s four biggest platinum producers.

June 21, 2019

Zimbabwe leader wants new currency, IMF loan in revival bid

The state abolished Zimbabwe’s currency in 2009, after an episode of hyperinflation rendered it worthless.

June 20, 2019

Mercuria, S. African firms place bids for South32’s SAEC coal mines

While some international mining companies have reduced exposure to coal on environmental grounds, others are sparking a race for quality assets.

June 20, 2019

Zambia to choose buyer for Vedanta unit in July, Lungu says

The company is also considering whether to appeal a decision earlier on Thursday to reject Vedanta’s request to be joined to the liquidation proceedings.

June 20, 2019

Rio Tinto looks at developing Simandou again — report

It's mulling options to develop the giant iron ore deposit in Guinea, which almost sold last year to its partner in the project Chinalco.

June 20, 2019

Gem Diamonds exits Botswana with $5.4m Ghaghoo mine sale

The buyer, local company Pro Civil, is assuming the environmental liability currently associated with the London-listed miner.

June 19, 2019

Zambian president expects to find buyer for Vedanta unit by July

The government received expressions of interest for the unit, Konkola Copper Mines, from companies based in Turkey, Russia, India, Canada and China.

June 19, 2019

Jervois completes M2 Cobalt buyout, expands into Uganda

Acquiring M2 Cobalt gives Jervois access to the historical Kilembe mine and Kasese cobalt refinery in Uganda.

June 19, 2019

The biggest winner from a rise in precious metals

Impala Platinum's stock is up almost 90% this year, and there are signs the rally could run even further.

June 19, 2019

African banks to fund construction of world’s biggest marine diamond mining vessel

The AMV3 has the capacity to add 500,000 carats of annual production from 2022, and is expected to contribute 2 billion Namibian dollars a year in taxes and royalties to…