September 4, 2018 Lithium price plunge claims first victim Namibia's Desert Lion Energy ceases all operations as Chinese lithium prices plummet to three-year lows – down by half since the start of 2018.
September 4, 2018 South Africa’s Sibanye launches $400m bond buyback Sibanye said in a statement that it would fund the tender offer from existing cash resources.
September 3, 2018 De Beers will allow buyers to reject cheap diamonds This is a rare move by De Beers, which is famous for requiring buyers to take what’s offered.
September 3, 2018 Northern Star raises funds to buy gold mine in Alaska The Australian miner was able to raise almost $1.3 million to help fund the acquisition of its first overseas asset.
September 3, 2018 Lonmin’s largest shareholder backs takeover by Sibanye-Stillwater Lonmin has been the biggest casualty in South Africa's platinum mining industry.
September 3, 2018 India’s Anil Agarwal succeeds with Vedanta Resources buyout Some in the industry see this move as a prelude to a potentially broader deal with bigger miner Anglo American.
September 3, 2018 Uranium’s rally built on supply cuts, looks overcooked for now: Russell The year-to-date gain is 16.6 per cent, and the metal used to power nuclear reactors is on track to record a second annual increase.
August 31, 2018 Birimian eyes 2020 production at $199m Mali lithium mine The Goulamina mine is one of the world’s largest undeveloped high-grade lithium deposits and will represent 15% of the current global lithium supply.
August 31, 2018 Top Sibanye holders are said to indicate support for Lonmin deal The deal requires more than 50 percent approval in a vote by Sibanye investors, in addition to Lonmin’s shareholders’ approval.
August 31, 2018 Zimplats FY profit tumbles after higher deferred tax charge Platinum miner Zimplats on Friday reported a 94 percent drop in after-tax profit to $2.6 million after incurring a higher deferred tax charge.
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