August 15, 2017 First Quantum mines in Zambia also affected by power supply cuts Zambia's state power company made the decision amid an ongoing dispute over the implementation of new electricity tariffs in the country.
August 15, 2017 ArcelorMittal South Africa considers job cuts, restructuring ArcelorMittal South Africa is considering job cuts and restructuring to save costs in a challenging global steel market and recession at home, it said on Tuesday.
August 14, 2017 Stellar Diamonds extends sale of Guinea assets, refinances loan The diamond miner decided to offload those units to focus on its Tongo-Tonguma project in Sierra Leone, which has the potential to generate earnings of $45 million a year.
August 13, 2017 High-grade rare earths confirmed at Burundi prospect Total in-situ are earth oxides are estimated to be in the range of 47 to 67%.
August 13, 2017 Zambia’s copper mine suspends operations after restricted power supply Glencore's Zambian Mopani Copper Mines unit suspended operations in certain areas on Saturday after the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) restricted power supply to its sites in both the Kitwe and…
August 9, 2017 Cooking oil could help clean up mercury at mining sites, researchers say Researchers worked out a way for a canola oil polymer to trap mercury metal, mercury vapour and organo-mercury compounds
August 8, 2017 Lonmin to sell surplus platinum capacity to raise cash Platinum miner Lonmin Plc said on Monday it would cut costs and sell some assets, including processing capacity of up to 500,000 ounces per year, as it battles to overcome…
August 7, 2017 More than 21,000 mining jobs on the line in South Africa Workers call the situation "a jobs bloodbath"
August 7, 2017 Mining industry can now predict opposition to projects before it’s too late Chalkstone was born out of counter-insurgency tactics used by troops in Afghanistan, but its unique methodology is now being used by miners, which can map-out power structures and counter the…
August 6, 2017 Lucara considering partnership to sell 1,000+ carat rough diamond The company that unearthed the world's second-largest diamond but has so far failed to sell it, is mulling a partnership to sell the giant stone if a buyers is not…
Japan and Italy to cooperate on critical minerals Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to work together on critical mineral supply and elevate their […] January 16, 2026 | 11:33 am
