August 27, 2018 Amplats taking steps to control emissions from South African platinum smelter The Polokwane smelter is becoming environmentally friendlier.
August 27, 2018 Liberia set to secure ancestral land rights with long-awaited law Liberia's Senate passed the Land Rights Bill last week after four years of debate. The law recognises customary land rights as equal to private ownership.
August 26, 2018 Fueling a town with waste In Benin, six tonnes of organic waste are turned into biogas every week.
August 24, 2018 Sibanye says union wage demands may lead to more closures The country’s gold production fell for a ninth straight month in June as rising costs, aging infrastructure and accidents affect profit and output.
August 24, 2018 China’s Sichuan Road to mine copper in Eritrea starting in 2019 The project, majority owned by a unit of Sichuan Road & Bridge, is a group of four deposits on the outskirts of the capital Asmara.
August 23, 2018 Sibanye-Stillwater eyes bullion assets after swinging to profit Sibanye-Stillwater will look for growth in the bullion sector once it has improved its debt levels and outlined a blueprint for improving safety at its gold operations.
August 23, 2018 Botswana Diamonds partner granted exclusive access to concession in Zimbabwe Vast Resource is expected to carry out an initial assessment of the Heritage Concession, in the Marange Diamond Fields area.
August 23, 2018 South African watchdog approves Glencore’s bid for Chevron assets Deal is for Chevron's local and Botswana assets.
August 23, 2018 DRC miners form new body to fight mining code The Mining Promotion Initiative's main goal is to engage the government on industry concerns about the country’s new mining code.
August 22, 2018 Chinese firm launches $832m Zambia copper mine NFC Africa, majority owned by China Non-ferrous Metals Company Limited launched output at a new $832 million Zambian copper mine, extending the firm's lifespan by over 20 years.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
