May 31, 2018 South Africa’s Sibanye explores debt-cutting options Sibanye had net debt of 23.7 billion rand ($1.9 billion) at the end of December.
May 31, 2018 Emeralds and rubies producer Fura Gems changes look The company, which began operations a year ago, said the move seeks to strengthen its communication with key stake holders and consumers.
May 30, 2018 Ghana gold miners say welcome new government export tests Gold mining giants in Ghana such as Newmont, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti welcome new government tests to certify the value of their exports.
May 30, 2018 Miners threaten Congo with legal action over mining code Regulations to implement the new code are due to be signed into law next week.
May 30, 2018 Gold Fields to set aside acquisitions, sees industry costs rising — CEO The South African gold producer is setting aside pursuit of new acquisitions for a year as it focuses on its existing operations and nearby prospects instead, the bullion producer's chief…
May 30, 2018 Here’s what miners are getting wrong when it comes to digital transformation While the global mining industry is quickly becoming more digitally mature, that transformation continues to focus on productivity and profitability, rather than on much needed innovation, a new study shows.
May 30, 2018 Mountain Province finds 95-carat diamond in Canada’s far north The white octahedron of "top clarity" is the largest gem quality diamond and fourth largest stone ever recovered at the company's Gahcho Kué mine, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
May 29, 2018 Ivorian miner seeks $375m bauxite venture with Sumitomo Neighboring Guinea is now China’s largest supplier of bauxite after overtaking Australia in 2017.
May 29, 2018 Miners warn Congo it faces $3bn revenue loss over new law The mining companies insist the government reinsert a stability clause, present in the former code.
May 29, 2018 World’s largest diamond miner De Beers to sell synthetic stones After vowing for over a century it would never sell stones made in laboratories, De Beers will start doing so in September.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
