July 3, 2017 Ghana mine collapses, 14 trapped underground Only five out of the 19 illegal workers believed to have been at the pit when the accident happened have been rescued since Sunday.
June 29, 2017 Payday for investors in Mali-focused gold junior Endeavour pays 48% premium to acquire Avnel Gold and its "shovel ready" Kalana project in Mali.
June 28, 2017 Ghana signs $10B MOU with China for bauxite project – Senior Minister The funds from Beijing would contribute towards building 1,400 km of a planned 4,000 km railway network, which would connect bauxite mines and production sites.
June 28, 2017 Randgold schedules Massawa project for feasibility finalization Company will make final decision on its development by mid next year.
June 28, 2017 Eldorado Gold risks missing 2017 guidance over issues with Turkish mine It now expects to produce at least 180,000-210,000 ounces of gold this year at Kışladağ, which brings Eldorado's full-year guidance down from 365,000-400,000 ounces to 315,000-365,000 ounces.
June 28, 2017 Botswana’s Debswana to extend Jwaneng diamond mine life beyond 2024 The firm, a joint venture between De Beers and the southern Africa country's government, plans to extend the lifespan of its Jwaneng mine beyond 2024.
June 28, 2017 Petra Diamonds warns output to fall short, shares crash The company, which owns the Cullinan mine that has produced the two largest diamonds in the British Crown Jewels, said output and revenue will be lower than market expectations.
June 28, 2017 AngloGold Ashanti may axe up to 8,500 jobs at South African mines Measure is part of a restructuring aimed at “protecting the viability” of the company’s South African business over the long-term, AngloGold said.
June 27, 2017 Gemfields shares collapse on imminent delisting The South African firm has secured control of the gemstones producer and plans to delist it.
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
