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.
February 4, 2019 Zimbabwe looks to alleviate foreign currency shortages -mines minister "At the end of the day it is an issue of balancing the needs of investors with the needs of the country"
February 4, 2019 Africa Mining Indaba: Dam safety, Zambia taxes, Ford on cobalt Executives, investors and government officials met in Cape Town at the African Mining Indaba, the continent’s biggest gathering of one of its most essential industries.
Chilean authorities gear up to remove workers from Mantoverde plant as strike continues The union representing workers at the mine alleges that those occupying the plant are a minority group of employees, and not backed by the union. January 30, 2026 | 11:40 am
