October 4, 2018 Congo miners buying cobalt from artisanal operators to balance market Experts say that, when done correctly, artisanal mining can be an ethical source of low-cost, high-grade cobalt and a key mechanism in keeping the market balanced during times of supply…
October 4, 2018 Zero water usage mines – more than (just) an aspiration As water scarcity becomes a reality, mining companies are faced with numerous civil and environmental pressures and need to proactively review the impact that their upstream and downstream operations are…
October 4, 2018 Zambia tax hikes to `break economy’s back,’ mines lobby says The country's proposed mining tax increases would hobble Africa's second biggest copper industry, miners say.
October 3, 2018 South Africa’s Exxaro eyes South32’s coal assets, export quota South African miner Exxaro is eyeing South32's local coal assets, which include an export quota, as it looks to increase its exports.
October 3, 2018 Congo copper output seen up 12% to 1.2 million tonnes Copper production in Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa's top producer, is expected to rise.
October 3, 2018 South Africa mulls SOV, should not harm mining sector – minister South African government is considering a sovereign wealth fund but is looking for a way to fund it without harming the mining industry.
October 3, 2018 Platinum miners their own worst enemies: Joburg mining update South African mining executives, investors and officials gather in the nation’s economic hub for the Joburg Indaba conference. Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day.
October 2, 2018 Zambia mines to pay mineral royalties in dollars to stabilize kwacha Zambia has asked mining companies to pay mineral royalties directly to the central bank in dollars as one of the measures to help stabilise its kwacha currency
October 2, 2018 Northam Platinum and South Africa’s NUM union sign 3-year wage deal South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signs three-year wage deal with platinum producer Northam Platinum that secures wage hikes of more than double the inflation rate for its members.
October 2, 2018 Randgold’s hook-up with Barrick to leave large void in London market Randgold becomes second major miner to announce departure from London.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
