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.
December 5, 2017 Electric charge: Glencore bets big on car battery metals Glencore has increased production of the metals used to make electric car batteries faster than its major mining rivals, according to an industry-wide analysis that shows the scale of a…
December 4, 2017 De Beers steps up efforts to remove ‘conflict diamonds’ from the market Diamond giant is investing in an open platform that will allow tracing a rock throughout the entire value chain — from mine to buyer.
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. January 21, 2026 | 07:16 am
