November 1, 2018

Gold Fields workers to strike over planned 1,100 job cuts at South Deep

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), which represents around 80 percent of the employees at the mine, will down tools on Friday.

October 31, 2018

China’s CNNC seeking overseas partners to secure uranium

"Our vision is to be the world's leading uranium company" - Ni Tao deputy manager of China National Uranium Co Ltd

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.