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.
October 2, 2018 Uganda to join transparency program as it seeks mining investors The East African nation seeks to reassure potential investors that it isn’t involved in “conflict minerals.”
October 2, 2018 South Africa’s latest mining charter: what’s new and who wins New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
