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.

November 5, 2018

Zimbabwe to announce winning bidders for mining assets in two weeks

We would like to see each and every asset owned by ZMDC getting into production - Mines Minister Winston Chitando

November 5, 2018

Barrick chairman says miner eyes nimble future after Randgold deal

Barrick Gold shareholders "overwhelmingly" approved its all-stock acquisition of Africa-focused Randgold Resources.

November 5, 2018

Barrick, Newmont said to be in talks to merge Nevada operations

Experts believe the US firm could achieve $300 million in operating and cost savings from combining its mines in Nevada with those of the Canadian rival.

November 3, 2018

Striking workers block access to Gold Fields South Africa mine

The strike, involving more than 3,000 workers, started Friday afternoon to protest the gold miner’s plan to cut jobs.

November 2, 2018

Electric car demand fuelling rise in child labour in DR Congo – campaigners

"There is absolutely no way any company in the world could assure its consumers that the cobalt in its products is not tainted by child labour."

November 2, 2018

Zambia power system glitch cuts electricity supply to some mines

Power restoration has started but it will be gradual.

November 2, 2018

Barrick’s Randgold acquisition may spur more gold M&A

The market may see the wave of consolidation we’ve been waiting for - Michael Siperco, analyst at Macquarie Capital Markets.