February 5, 2019

Palladium rally offers lifeline to buoy South African miners

Record palladium prices and a weaker rand are lifting the gloom enveloping South Africa’s platinum industry.

February 5, 2019

South Africa’s rand shows its mettle as iron ore prices surge

If you are searching for clues on how the rand will move next, watch the iron-ore price.

February 5, 2019

BlueRock finds another exceptional diamond at South African mine

It is the second largest diamond mined from Kareevlei and the third valued at over $50,000.

February 4, 2019

Accomplished mining executive Rob Atkinson to join Newmont as Chief Operating Officer

Effective June 1, 2019.

February 4, 2019

Everything you need to know about VMS deposits

People are often not aware of where their most prized devices really come from.

February 4, 2019

South Africa’s Mining Charter III threatens livelihood of alluvial diamond mining industry

The Mining Charter III (MCIII) heaps more pain on South Africa’s alluvial diamond producers who already face enormous cost burdens and high risks.

February 4, 2019

Firestone Diamonds output down on technical issue at Lesotho mine

The company, which operates the Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho, said it recovered 224,947 carats in the three months through December, down from 240,733 carats in the first quarter.

February 4, 2019

Gold miners get their mojo back as giant deals revive allure

After years on the sidelines, gold producers are suddenly the mining world’s hottest topic as the industry gathers in Cape Town this week.

February 4, 2019

First Quantum is said to offer $700m for Zambia mine

The deal would also include ZCCM-IH dropping a $1.4 billion legal claim against First Quantum over a loan the company received from Kansanshi.

February 4, 2019

South Africa’s EFF party says in election manifesto to nationalise mines

The party is using an anti-corruption, jobs creation and state control of the economy platform to challenge the governing African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election.