February 20, 2018

Congo’s Kabila yet to sign new mining code as deadline nears

The President has 15 days from the time parliament sends him the bill to either sign it into law or return it to parliament for further deliberation. If he takes…

February 19, 2018

Congo’s cobalt hopes risk the same ruinous road as Thai rice: Russell

The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.

February 19, 2018

Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts

SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.

February 19, 2018

Glencore, Randgold form group to challenge Congo law changes

Glencore and Randgold are clubbing together in a bid to stop sweeping legal reforms, claiming their interests were poorly served by the industry body.

February 19, 2018

Petra Diamonds’ first-half core earnings fall 8%

Petra was hurt mainly by a strike at its South Africa operations and the blocking of a consignment of diamonds in Tanzania.

February 19, 2018

Amplats announces first dividend in 7 years, plans no big projects this year

Amplats' investment stance highlights the fragile state of platinum mining in South Africa.

February 19, 2018

Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018

New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."

February 18, 2018

2017 gold deposits boasting the highest-grade drill intersections

8,126 grams per meter!

February 18, 2018

Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel

Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas. 

February 16, 2018

Acacia Mining admits in talks with Chinese over potential sale of Tanzania assets

Tanzania's top gold producer said in conversations with potential investors over a stake in some or all of its operations in the East African nation.