June 23, 2017 Cobalt 27 aims to tap electric car revolution with $150m IPO Minerals company Cobalt 27 Capital Corp made its debut on Canada's Venture Exchange on Friday, raising C$200 million in a listing that offers investors exposure to cobalt, a key metal…
June 21, 2017 Revised South African charter poses threat to miners, says Moody’s Ratings agency Moody's warned on Wednesday that new regulations seeking to accelerate black ownership in South Africa's mining industry would deter investment, raise costs and diminish cashflow generation.
June 21, 2017 Gemfields stock hit by Pallinghurst’s move to lower approval threshold for its bid South Africa-listed Pallinghurst now needs just 60% of Gemfields’ shareholders to back its unsolicited takeover offer.
June 20, 2017 China’s Fosun sweetens offer for Gemfields The precious stones miner has recommended shareholders to accept offer, despite considering it “unfair.”
June 20, 2017 Small-cap mining stocks, big-time opportunity It’s a buyer’s market—if you know what you’re looking for.
June 15, 2017 BHP Billiton announces new Chairman The world’s largest mining company announced that Ken MacKenzie has been elected to succeed Jac Nasser
June 15, 2017 More than 1,500 workers fired at Sibanye’s Cooke mine over strike Workers at the mine downed tools over a week ago, angered by the company’s actions to eradicate illegal miners from its operations.
June 15, 2017 South Africa just hiked black ownership rules, miners getting crushed The country will require local miners to be 30% black-owned and has set a 12-month deadline for them to comply with the new rules.
June 15, 2017 De Beers sends world’s top diamond-searching ship to explore off coast of Namibia Them mv SS Nujoma is the sixth diamond exploration vessel to join the fleet of Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the government of that African country and De…
June 15, 2017 Gemfields beats own ruby sales record at Singapore auction It sold $54.8 million worth of rubies, a record high for any Gemfields auction and a 24% increase in revenue from the previous record.
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
