December 23, 2018

Progress reported with graphite, vanadium projects on two continents

Dan Weir, executive chairman of DNI Metals, speaks about the progress his company has made with its graphite project in Madagascar, as well as developments with its Alberta project.

December 23, 2018

Strong Chilean copper project pipeline expected to come online — report

The report does have a caveat.

December 21, 2018

AMCU strike at Sibanye-Stillwater legal – South African court

AMCU's strike is a protected strike and the AMCU members' constitutional right to strike remains protected.

December 21, 2018

South Africa’s Transnet hopes to re-open one closed coal export line on Saturday

South Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47 million tonnes of coal in 2017, and aims to export 77 million tonnes this year.

December 21, 2018

Lucapa Diamond locks in Mothae mine funding

The Australian diamond miner has secured 100 million rand (about $7m) in development funding for the Lesotho mine from South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

December 21, 2018

First Quantum Minerals to let 2,500 workers in Zambia go over tax hikes

The Canadian miner said the job cuts will be implemented in phases during the first quarter of 2019, adding they’ll be equally split between its Kansanshi and Sentinel mines.

December 20, 2018

Zambia tax hike to make most mines unprofitable, group says

The effective tax rate will range from 86% to 105%, with about 27,900 jobs at risk - Zambia Chamber of Mines.

December 20, 2018

Zambia tax authority clears Gemfields’ Kagem mine of tax evasion

There were no findings of wrongdoing or late payment, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) said.

December 20, 2018

Eurasian Resources Group launches clean cobalt framework

ERG recognises the urgent need for metal suppliers to commit to ensuring that cobalt is produced and sourced responsibly and sustainably and to support the efforts of its customers.

December 20, 2018

Australia’s top gold miner boosts bet on Ecuador copper project

Newcrest Mining has upped its holdings in Ecuador-focused explorer SolGold to 15.33% from 13.83%, nudging further ahead of the company's second biggest shareholder BHP.