January 15, 2019

Project Halo rejects favouritism claims in Optimum coal mine buy

The South African consortium distanced itself from allegations that it is linked to the Gupta family, the previous owner of Optimum coal and other two assets.

January 15, 2019

Emmerson moves forward with Africa’s hottest new potash project

Company has completed a scoping study at its Khemisset project in northern Morocco, which shows it has the potential to be among the world’s lowest capital cost potash mines.

January 15, 2019

Finn-Russian digital solutions to revive SA mining industry

Approximately 77% of all mining accidents resulting in a fatality have occurred to involve human factor in operating with equipment. Digital solutions implemented could allow to reduce human involvement in…

January 14, 2019

Angolan diamond production in historic competitive bid sale

Leading global diamantaires invited to purchase exceptional Angolan diamonds as part of new marketing policy

January 14, 2019

Regional states back Congo opposition leader’s vote dispute

"It’s obviously really important for Tshisekedi to have SADC’s approval and endorsement for his presidency”

January 14, 2019

S.Africa’s AMCU union to expand Sibanye-Stillwater strike to platinum operations

Since the union downed tools at Sibanye's gold operations in mid-November, four employees have been killed during strike-related violence.

January 14, 2019

Russia’s Alrosa back to mining diamonds in Zimbabwe

The world’s top diamond producer by output, is returning to Zimbabwe after almost two years, as the company continues to expand beyond Russia.

January 14, 2019

Angola to host first competitive diamond bid sale

Seven exceptional Lulo diamonds, including a 46-carat pink and six top-colour Type IIa white gems, will be showcased.

January 14, 2019

Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company expects to produce 4.1 million carats in 2019

The state-owned diamond miner wants to produce 10 million carats by 2025.

January 14, 2019

Newmont grabs Goldcorp in $10B deal that creates world’s top gold miner

Massive deal creates company that challenges rival Barrick as the world’s largest gold producer.