August 2, 2017

Zimplats says Zimbabwe asks court to enforce mining land seizure

Zimbabwe has filed a court application to enforce a previous notice to seize more than half of platinum producer Zimplats' mining land, the company said on Wednesday.

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.