February 25, 2019 De Beers consolidates Canadian, South African assets De Beers announced the change as its mining footprint in both countries is shrinking.
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.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
