June 14, 2019

Congo state miner’s high-flying chief has his wings clipped

The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state mining company will no longer exercise control over the business, despite being reappointed to the post last month.

June 14, 2019

South African AMCU union seeks $1,145 monthly basic wage in pay talks

The world's top platinum miners are bracing for a fresh round of negotiations with South African workers as a rise in profits is likely to provoke higher wage demands from…

June 13, 2019

Acacia investor Odey against any ‘best and final’ offer from Barrick

Odey sees a takeover of Acacia as the only logical way forward for Barrick.

June 13, 2019

Blackwater founder expands operations in Congo

Among its aims are "the exploration, exploitation and commercialisation of minerals", forest logging, security, transport, construction and "all financial, investment and project financing operations.

June 13, 2019

World’s top platinum miners brace for ‘substantial’ wage demands

“Companies are performing well and we are confident they can accommodate our demands”

June 13, 2019

Iron ore, gold surge propel South African miners to 11-year high

The twin tailwinds of rallying iron-ore prices and gold’s haven appeal have driven South African mining stocks to an almost 11-year high.

June 13, 2019

Zambian president threatens to fine miners who break law

Zambia will fine and break ties with mining firms that fail to operate according to the southern African country's laws, President Edgar Lungu said on Thursday.

June 12, 2019

Nigerian explorer plans tamper-proof pipeline to curb theft

The new pipeline, with the capacity to ferry 150,000 barrels per day will be put into service in August.

June 12, 2019

Konkola Copper Mines plans to restart smelter on June 22

The Nchanga smelter, near Zambia's border with Democratic Republic of Congo, had been idle pending availability of concentrates.

June 11, 2019

Successful gold mining starts with orebody quality says Barrick’s Mark Bristow

If you start with a really underwhelming ore body, you’re never going to make any money