June 17, 2019 Ivanhoe to produce first copper concentrate from giant DRC mine in a year The Canadian miner is moving full-speed with construction of its Kakula — the stage one, six-million-tonne-per-annum (6 Mtpa) operation — that is part of the vast Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex.
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.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
