July 9, 2018 Tiger Resources’ $260M Congo asset sale to Chinese firm collapses Tiger expects to release a new Life of Mine Plan for the assets in 6-8 weeks.
July 8, 2018 South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8 percent of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer.
July 6, 2018 Zambia delays projects to cut debt and woo IMF back to talks The IMF has warned the southern African nation is at high risk of debt distress, while investors have grown skeptical about the amount of external loans.
July 6, 2018 Barrick’s Acacia Mining keeps suffering from Tanzania row Gold production for the three months to June dropped 36% to 133,778 ounces as operations at two its three mines - Bulyanhulu and Buzwagi – were scaled back.
July 5, 2018 First Quantum given time to solve $7.9 bn Zambian tax row First Quantum, which operates the Kansanshi and Kalumbila mines in the country, accounted for more than half of Zambia’s copper production last year and is the biggest individual taxpayer.
July 5, 2018 Thermal coal prices hit 6-year high Seaborne price for coal used in electricity generation scales $120 a tonne as South Africa diverts exports for domestic use and Asian demand spikes.
July 5, 2018 Finds at Lucapa’s Lulo project jump on record mined diamonds Production at Lucapa's 40%-owned Lulo project, in Angola, rose 20% during the June quarter.
July 5, 2018 S. Africa seeks re-opening of shuttered mines to boost economy Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe believes mines on care and maintenance are bad for the economy.
July 5, 2018 Petra Diamonds sells stake in Kimberley Ekapa JV for $22 million The Kimberley Ekapa joint venture focuses on mining in the South African town of Kimberley.
July 4, 2018 Nigeria to offer 12.7 bln naira mining contract to eight firms Nigeria will offer a 12.7 billion naira ($41.6 million) mining contract to eight companies in exploration and consultancy, its junior mining minister said on Wednesday.
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