October 9, 2018

Burundi gets 15% gold-mining stake amid minerals expansion plans

Burundi has declared an end to a more than three-year political crisis and is seeking to attract investment to the landlocked nation.

October 9, 2018

Zimbabwe miner RioZim to sue central bank for loss of forex earning

The miner said it would take legal actions to force the central bank to give it US dollars for part of its gold output.

October 8, 2018

The top ten zinc producing mines in the world

India clinches the title for largest zinc mine with Rampura Agucha.

October 8, 2018

RandGold CEO resigns from conservation group after trophy hunting scandal

The Daily Mail published controversial images of Bristow posing next to dead elephants.

October 7, 2018

Britain’s CNM plans to relaunch Zambia nickel mine next year

The decision to restart output at the mine comes despite plans by the government to hike mining taxes to bring down mounting public debt.

October 7, 2018

IDM’s Red Mountain gold project gets provincial approval

The proposed a 147.2-hectare underground gold and silver mine is expected to produce 1,000 tonnes of ore per day.

October 7, 2018

Zambia says open to dialogue with miners over tax increases

Africa's second-largest copper producer said late last month that it would introduce new mining duties and increase royalties to help bring down mounting debt.

October 5, 2018

Diamond market warming to lab-made gems

The centuries-old diamond industry is getting shaken up by small producers and industry giants alike.

October 5, 2018

Vitol, Trafigura to bid for coal mines once owned by Guptas

Bids for Optimum are expected to be finalized by the end of November, with due diligence starting on Monday.

October 5, 2018

Balking miners jeopardize $2.8B Mozambican coal rail

Failing to get the project off the ground would deprive Mozambique of a source of revenue it’s come to rely on. Coal is Mozambique’s biggest export.