December 10, 2018

Congo’s Gecamines to boost stake in Boss Mining JV to 49%

The state miner is moving to increase its take from joint ventures with international miners such as Glencore and China Molybdenum, which it accuses of not bringing enough money to…

December 9, 2018

Miners operating in Colombia accused of forcing people off their land

According to Forjando Futuros foundation, the forced displacement was ordered by the companies but executed by either the National Army or the guerrilla.

December 7, 2018

Three Sudanese miners dead, 10 trapped in collapsed gold mine – company

Gold mining is one of the main sources of foreign currency in the impoverished country, and most of it is done using traditional methods, often with few safety measures.

December 7, 2018

Correct valve installations double the operational lifespan at Tarkwa mine

The Tarkwa mine engineering management has been satisfied with the performance of the installed Metso valves as they have yielded step changes in their consistent reliability and the plant’s overall…

December 7, 2018

83% less mill liner parts slashes downtime and improves safety at Tharisa Mine

Not only is the Megaliner concept good news for the bottom lines of mill operators, it also means a significant improvement in operator safety.

December 7, 2018

Bushveld Minerals fined for breaching AIM’s listing rules

The violations were the result of the South African miner failing to meet its regulatory obligations in relation to its undertaking to pay an exclusivity fee to the sellers of…

December 6, 2018

Losing licence to operate new and biggest threat to miners — EY

Mining companies across the globe now consider the risk of losing their licence to operate as the biggest risk to their businesses in the next two years

December 6, 2018

Zimbabwe’s handling of diamond industry the ultimate test for Mnangagwa’s reform — report

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is making moves to end the country’s international isolation and attract foreign investment to boost an economy in tatters, including allowing new private investment in the diamond…

December 5, 2018

Lucapa kicks off commercial production at Mothae diamond mine

The operation will add to the Perth-based company annual output, until now on depending on just one mine —  Lulo, in Angola.

December 5, 2018

Zimbabwe to let two new private miners dig for diamonds

It may even allow foreign investors to hold majority stakes in local operations on condition that part of their output is reserved for domestic downstream industries.