November 7, 2018

Anglo finds returns outweigh risks as it renews Africa focus

The storied miner is going where larger rivals fear to tread, returning to its African roots to tap mineral assets with compelling returns.

November 7, 2018

Botswana Diamonds yields control of South African project to contractor

Deal will allow the company to self-fund the Thorny River project from bulk sampling through to mine development.

November 6, 2018

Caledonia buys back 15% interest in Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe

After completing the transaction, Caledonia will own 64% of Blanket.

November 6, 2018

Car battery pioneer says new breakthrough will lower cobalt use

The technique could lower cobalt content to as little as 4 percent of battery cathodes, from about 20 percent needed in some now.

November 6, 2018

South Africa’s Harmony Gold Q1 output surges on Hidden Valley, Moab Khotsong

Harmony Gold reported a 30-percent jump in quarterly total production boosted by its Hidden Valley and Moab Khotsong mines.

November 6, 2018

Randgold ready to mediate in Acacia’s Tanzania row before Barrick tie-up

Bristow, who will be CEO of the merged firm, did not give specifics about what that mediation would involve, but said he would be acting in his capacity as Randgold's…

November 6, 2018

Canadian diamond miner grows output from South African mine

Diamcor Mining announced that following its previous release on the initial tender of 2,606.50 carats of rough diamonds, it delivered an additional 5,335.83 carats before the end of October.

November 6, 2018

Glencore’s Congo unit halts cobalt exports from Kamoto mine

The temporary suspension comes as Katanga found excessive levels of uranium in the mine's ore.

November 5, 2018

Court sides with gold fields as South Deep strike continues

Gold Fields insists that it will not back down from its decision to reduce the workforce and says the strike may only cause more job losses.

November 5, 2018

AngloGold may sell Mali mine after failing to agree investment

AngloGold says it has started the process of selling the Sadiola mine, a joint venture with IAMGOLD.