May 3, 2019 Miners in Congo face subcontracting limits under new rules The new mining code that Congo passed last year confirmed that subcontracting in the mining industry will be limited to companies of which the majority of capital is held by…
May 3, 2019 Cache Exploration buys gold project in Mali The Vancouver-based company signed a definitive agreement with private vendor Rachid Mogabgab.
May 2, 2019 RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold mines on the globe Barrick's South Arturo loses top spot, two other Barrick mines dropped from top 10 ranking.
May 2, 2019 Sibanye says platinum mine shaft shut until official probe 1,800 workers at the Rustenburg mine were trapped for as long as 10 hours on Tuesday after an accident with an underground transport system.
May 1, 2019 World Bank, Germany, Rio and Anglo set up “climate smart” mining fund The World Bank is targeting a total investment of $50 million, to be deployed over a 5-year timeframe.
April 30, 2019 Agarwal votes against Anglo American board appointment Billionaire Anil Agarwal voted against Anglo American's appointment of a new Brazilian board member, saying the focus should be on South Africa.
April 30, 2019 Activists slam South Africa decision to pump water to coal mines The groups argue that damage to human health and the environment caused by the projects would exceed the benefits of cheap power.
April 30, 2019 1,500 trapped miners at Sibanye’s Rustenburg mine rescued The incident may revive concerns about safety at Sibanye, which last year suffered a spike in fatal accidents at its gold mines.
April 30, 2019 Alphamin begins commissioning Bisie tin mine in DRC Commercial production at the tin mine, which is surrounded by dense forest, deeply weathered soils and experiences high rainfall, is expected in the second half of the year.
April 29, 2019 South Africa’s firebrand mine unionist is headed for a showdown Union leader Joseph Mathunjwa has never hesitated to go head-to-head with powerful CEOs in South Africa's mining industry, but now he may have to face down the government.
Platinum price set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost After hitting a record high of $2,478.50 per ounce on Monday, the metal is heading for its biggest yearly growth on record of 146%. December 30, 2025 | 08:37 am
