December 8, 2017 Tanzania-Zambia railway authority resumes transportation of copper Friday, TAZARA resumed transportation of copper which had halted on Tuesday after unionised workers went on strike.
December 7, 2017 Newmont’s cost-cutting, production plans: ‘We’ve only just begun’ With seven greenfield projects Denver gold miner on track to increase global share of gold production to 5%.
December 7, 2017 Vedanta’s Zambian arm to set up new processing plants Vedanta Resources said Thursday its Zambian subsidiary KCM plans to set up new copper smelter, cobalt refinery and more under a $1 bln investment programme.
December 7, 2017 Harmony Gold says Moab Khotsong mine purchase to boost cash flows The $300 million deal, which incorporates the Great Noligwa underground mine and related infrastructure, is expected to boost Harmony's operational cash flow by 60%.
December 7, 2017 AngloGold gets going on $36 million expansion of Western Australia mine Strategy adds 2.1 million ounces to Tropicana's business plan and extends the mine life by seven years to 2027.
December 7, 2017 Miner dies at Harmony Gold Tshepong mine Company currently working on recovering the body.
December 6, 2017 Tanzania-Zambia railway halts copper transportation after strike The line is an important route for copper exports from Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s top copper producer.
December 6, 2017 De Beers reshuffles executive committee Chief executive Bruce Cleaver said the changes were necessary to sustain De Beers' success as a business.
December 5, 2017 Diamond Fields to resume mining off Namibian coast next year The country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the Canadian miner's licence for ten years.
December 5, 2017 Sierra Leone ‘Peace Diamond’ sold for less-than-expected The egg-sized, 709-carat rough yellowish diamond was sold for $6.5 million to luxury jeweller Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
