August 2, 2017 Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.
July 31, 2017 Barrick Gold, Tanzania begin talks to resolve Acacia Mining dispute The world’s largest gold miner hopes to reach an agreement over claims against its subsidiary and the country’s current ban on mineral concentrate exports.
July 30, 2017 NGO brings out legal gold from the Congo Partnership Africa Canada says the gold was one of the first legal gold purchases from the DRC.
July 27, 2017 Anglo American takes a charge of US$101M due to silicosis legal action Appeal hearing planned for March 2018.
July 26, 2017 ADU 2017 Conference: Globe to Host Panel ‘Africa’s People Puzzle’… From 6-8 September in Perth, WA.
July 26, 2017 Here’s how to avoid being caught in mining scams These courses can help you identify and evaluate the risks involved in mining investments before it’s too late.
July 25, 2017 Zambia’s Konkola mine halts operations at Nchanga mine after cable theft Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) said on Tuesday it was halting operations indefinitely at its Nchanga underground mine (NUG) in Chingola state due to theft of high voltage cables.
July 25, 2017 Junior miners talk new opportunities, and challenges While the mood at the recent Junior Indaba mining event was sombre when it came to South Africa’s policy environment, there were some interesting opportunities being mooted for minerals like…
July 25, 2017 Kumba resumes divvy thanks to stronger iron ore prices in first half Shareholders hadn’t received dividends since 2015, when iron ore fell below $40 a tonne amid a global crash in commodity prices.
July 25, 2017 South Africa labour disputes weigh on Petra Diamonds results Labour disputes earlier in the year caused delays in the building of a new plant in its Cullinan mine in South Africa.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
