February 25, 2019

Steinmetz stages Guinea comeback in Sarkozy-brokered deal

"A good agreement is much better than any war."

February 25, 2019

Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis to mine Guinea’s Zogota iron ore deposit

Project offers Davis an opportunity to relaunch his mining career that started in his native South Africa.

February 25, 2019

It’s happening — Barrick makes hostile $17.8 billion bid for Newmont

If successful, the move will create the world’s largest gold company with a value of around $42 billion at current market prices.

February 24, 2019

Dust samples from asteroid could help understand origin of precious minerals

Asteroids are considered one of the candidates that brought water to our planet, which they retain as hydrated minerals.

February 22, 2019

Golden Star boosts Father Brown inferred resource 93%

The company also updated the project’s indicated resource, which now totals 981,465 tonnes at 7.5 grams gold for 237,897 oz. gold.

February 22, 2019

South Africa mining strike to spread to at least 15 firms — Minerals Council

Firms to be affected include AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony Gold, Anglo American Platinum and Lonmin.

February 22, 2019

Acid truck spill kills 20 near Glencore Congo mine

The accident occurred about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the copper and cobalt mine in the southeast of the country.

February 22, 2019

Death toll from South African mine blast rises to 18 as 13 bodies recovered

The Gloria Coal Mine in the eastern province of Mpumalanga is owned by Tegeta Resources and Exploration.

February 22, 2019

Barrick on Newmont merger: “No decision at this time”

The Canadian gold giant confirmed it has reviewed the opportunity to merge with the US miner in an all-share deal.

February 21, 2019

Teranga completes initial resource on Golden Hill

Teranga Gold is “pleased with the grades, strong continuity and widespread mineralization.”