October 31, 2018 Zimbabwe’s RioZim shuts mines over dollar shortages The company had run out of critical consumables and spares required for its mines, forcing the shutdown
October 31, 2018 S.Africa’s Implats in talks to sell 1 Shaft operation in Rustenberg Implats plans to trim staff by about a third -- more than 13,000 jobs -- over two years at its Rustenburg platinum belt.
October 31, 2018 Barrick, Randgold sweeten dividend ahead of takeover deal vote Randgold plans to sweeten its 2018 dividend by 35%, to $2.69 per share from $2, and pay it before the merger closes.
October 31, 2018 Gem Diamonds revises up full-year output target as recoveries on the rise So far in 2018, Gem has found thirteen diamonds over 100 carats, two of which were found in the third quarter.
October 31, 2018 South African diamond miner wants to go digital Epiroc and Kimberley Ekapa Mining are working together to digitize the latter’s diamond operations.
October 30, 2018 Randgold Resources’ Mali gold mining complex ramps up production Increased grades expected in Q3 and Q4 of this year.
October 29, 2018 Zimbabwe lithium miner sees first production in Q2 next year The southern African nation is pushing the metal as a major draw for investors as it looks to attract capital to its mining sector following the ousting last year of…
October 29, 2018 Rio says Chinalco pact for $1B Simandou stake has lapsed Rio and Chinalco have decided to explore other options to realize value from the project.
October 29, 2018 Zimbabwe gold producers warn currency shortage threatens output Zimbabwe's mining industry is facing “severe viability challenges” because of the shortage of hard currency
October 29, 2018 World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.
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