March 8, 2018 Cobalt consumers main victims of Congo’s new mining code — analysts A new mining code in the cobalt-rich Congo will lead to higher costs for consumers of the battery metal at a time automakers are expanding production of electric vehicles, experts…
March 8, 2018 South Africa’s AngloGold backs Randgold’s negotiations with Congo govt Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law.
March 7, 2018 Congo’s Kabila to sign new mining code soon after meeting with miners The announcement followed a nearly six-hour meeting on Wednesday between Kabila and mining executives in Kinshasa about the new code, which will raise taxes and remove a stability clause.
March 7, 2018 Kazakh miner ERG revives sale of Congo copper mine ERG revives efforts to sell its Frontier copper mine in the DRC despite a drop in valuation to about $400 million, two banking sources said.
March 7, 2018 Beny Steinmetz’s mining firm BSGR enters administration to protect itself As well as facing legal action, BSGR, which denies any wrong-doing, is suing financier George Soros for $10 billion in damages over lost contracts.
March 7, 2018 Commentary: Women miners shouldn’t be seen as victims Gold mining in Africa has a bad rap — particularly when it comes to women. But in Mali, one of the world’s poorest countries, the victimization lens does great injustice…
March 7, 2018 Resolution seen to impasse over South African mining rules South Africa's mining industry and the government are moving closer to resolving a dispute over levels of black ownership that’s deterred investment and dragged down growth in the country.
March 7, 2018 Gem Diamonds on fire, finds sixth giant rock this year Latest discovery is a 152-carat, top white colour Type IIa diamond, dug up at the company's flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
March 6, 2018 Villagers denounce irregular operations by the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company They say diamonds have become a curse instead of a blessing for those living in the Mutare West region.
March 6, 2018 Glencore’s talks to sell cobalt to Chinese firm falter on price Price is a sticking point as Glencore and other major producers are now able to exert more influence in negotiations, sources said.
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
