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.

October 2, 2018

South Africa’s mining industry growth hindered by precious metals performance — PwC

Yet, capital expenditure for the sector recovered from the lowest levels in ten years to reflect a 19% increase.