January 27, 2018

World’s only gold cast of Mandela’s hand could fetch up to $13 million

A South African businessman now living in Canada wants to sell a unique collection of solid gold items intimately associated to Nelson Mandela, which he bought for about $360,000 in…

January 26, 2018

Zambia court dismisses First Quantum bid to stop $1.4bn lawsuit

ZCCM-IH launched action in Oct 2016 to sue First Quantum over claims that the company borrowed $2.3bn from copper mining subsidiary without informing them.

January 26, 2018

South Africa’s RBCT says 2017 coal exports at record high

RBCT, Africa's largest coal export facility, said it aimed to export at least 77 million tonnes this year.

January 26, 2018

Zambia says miners must move 30 percent cargo by railway

Transport Minister Brian Mushimba said there was evidence of huge imbalance between use of road and rail sector leading to the underperformance of railways.

January 25, 2018

Botswana Diamonds stock crashes on lack of enough gems at Thorny River

Diamonds recovered during sampling at the project were not sufficient to produce a modelled diamond valuation, said the company.

January 25, 2018

Canada’s Gahcho Kue diamond mine boosts Anglo American output, but copper flat

The company beat expectations on Thursday with a 5% increase in 2017 production.

January 25, 2018

Strong Rand spoiling the gold rally for South African mines

For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.

January 24, 2018

Congo mining code passes Senate without opposition

DRC's proposed mining code, which industry has warned will stifle investment in the copper and cobalt-rich nation, sailed through Senate without opposition.

January 24, 2018

Cradle Arc’s London listing to fund Botswana copper

Copper producer Cradle Arc embarked on a new London listing on Wednesday to fund production in Botswana.

January 24, 2018

A strong rand is ruining the gold rally for South African mines

For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.