September 16, 2018 Kal Tire Wins Top Award at Electra Mining Africa 2018 Kal Tire’s Gravity Assist System won the award in the category of International Mechanical and Technology Innovation
September 16, 2018 Lucapa introduces Lulo diamonds into Angola’s new diamond marketing system According to Lucapa, policy shifts in the southern African country allow management to plan for the sale of such high-value stones, something the company was not able to do before.
September 16, 2018 How Anglo quietly built a commodity trader in Glencore’s shadow In just five years, Anglo assembled marketing operations that now sell more metals than the company produces.
September 15, 2018 Top platinum mines keep digging even as price at decade low Although about half of South African output is estimated to be unprofitable, few companies are reducing production by a meaningful amount.
September 15, 2018 Barrick Gold seeks Chinese partners, may slash headcount: Globe The Canadian miner may slash 400 jobs and involve Chinese partners in its troubled Tanzania operations.
September 15, 2018 Congo will declare cobalt and other minerals as “strategic” in coming days – mines minister The government considers minerals with the "strategic" designation important for the economic, social and industrial future of the country.
September 14, 2018 Congo mines minister sees strategic metals decision ‘very soon’ Congo’s updated mining code established the category of “strategic” minerals, to which a rate of 10 percent will apply.
September 14, 2018 Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals The move makes the company the first mining major to request exploration permits in the country since President João Lourenço vowed to open up the sector and encourage foreign investment.
September 13, 2018 South Africa’s Implats CEO confident of funding during restructuring Implats is confident of having adequate cash while restructuring its operations and cutting its workforce despite reporting a wider full-year loss.
September 13, 2018 Gold Fields plans to extend life of Peru mine through 2040 South African miner Gold Fields Ltd aims to extend the life of its Cerro Corona gold mine in Peru through 2040 with an investment of at least $240 million.
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