January 5, 2018

CHARTS: Big mining’s surge in value shames tech giants

The mining cycle turned two years ago – gains for the sector's largest companies have far outpaced stocks like Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook since.

January 4, 2018

Endeavour sells its mine in Ghana

The London-based miner sold its 90% stake in the project to BCM International. The remaining 10% is held by the Ghanaian government.

January 4, 2018

Roxgold’s mine in Burkina Faso greenlighted by the Ministry of Environment

Approval was granted for the Bagassi South gold project, located within the Yaramoko gold mine.

January 2, 2018

Mining in 2018: Copper price to power on

Markets where technology hasn’t substantially shortened the supply cycle and where cost are rising (ie copper) have the greatest long-term upside in prices

January 2, 2018

Court orders Zambia Vedanta unit to pay state firm $139 million

London court has ordered KCM to pay state mining company $139m in a claim related to copper price, raising by $36m the amount originally ordered to pay.

January 2, 2018

The EU starts to lead the Kimberley Process

Even though the system has received criticisms, its 54 participants seem committed to making it work.

January 2, 2018

Diamond prices were okay in December, not so good throughout 2017

Rapaport says that following a better-than-expected holiday season, polished diamond prices stabilized in December 2017.

January 2, 2018

Smoke inhalation kills two miners in Ghana

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of two of our colleagues."

January 1, 2018

Moroccans continue to protest against the “mines of death”

Protesters met with authorities but no agreements were reached, so rallies are set to continue.

January 1, 2018

Diamond sorter to jail for $500K theft

Major loss for Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company.