June 7, 2018 Cupric Canyon to start construction of Botswana copper mine in October Sparsely-populated Botswana is the world's top diamond producer by value.
June 7, 2018 Sibanye CEO says seismic events a fact of life for South Africa mines Sibanye has faced strong criticism from unions, local media and the government after the earthquake at its Driefontein gold mine that killed the miners.
June 7, 2018 Congo mining regulations to be signed into law on Friday — mines minister Congo's prime minister wants to immediately implement the new mining code without any concessions to industry demands that key provisions be amended.
June 6, 2018 South Africa scraps plan for mining community development levy Mining companies would have have to contribute 1 percent of their annual turnover to a new community development agency.
June 6, 2018 Impala Platinum gives Zimbabwe almost half of its mining land The miner's Zimbabwean subsidiary, Zimplats, has released 23,903 hectares of its mining claims to the government.
June 6, 2018 Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.
June 6, 2018 South Africa’s Harmony raises $82 mln via share sale The South African company, which competes with AngloGold , Gold Fields and Sibanye-Stillwater at home, sold 55 million new shares, or 15 percent stake, at 19.12 rand each, an 11.7 percent discount to…
June 6, 2018 Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment, increasing production and securing higher government revenue.
June 5, 2018 South Africa’s economy contracts most in nine years on mines The South African Reserve Bank forecasts the economy will expand 1.7 percent this year in 2019 and 2 percent in 2020.
June 5, 2018 South Africa’s Harmony Gold says to sell up to $99 mln of new shares The proceeds will be used to used to pay down part of Harmony Gold's outstanding $150 million bridge loan for the Moab Khotsong mine.
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