November 28, 2016 Lucapa granted new five-year exploration licence for iconic Angola mine The miner said the decision applies to the entire 3,000 square kilometer Lulo site, a project that has bored some massive gems, including the largest diamond ever found in Angola.
November 25, 2016 South32 looking for more coking coal mines The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
November 23, 2016 Ivanhoe Mines announces significant progress in upgrading the Kipushi zinc-copper mine in the DRC "We are working hard to have the mine ready to restart production": Robert Friedland
November 23, 2016 Industry supports Machine Tools Africa 2017 as sales exceed 70% Machine Tools Africa, launched in association with the Machine Tools Merchants’ Association of South Africa (MTMA), is the biggest trade exhibition of its kind in Africa showcasing cutting edge developments…
November 23, 2016 Barrick Gold, IAMGOLD, Gold Fields, Avalon, and Antofagasta recognized for their leadership in renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables and Mining Awards Mining companies were awarded and celebrated last night for their investments in renewable energy at a glittering awards gala and dinner in Toronto.
November 22, 2016 Congo gets firmer grip on Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula copper project Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines and joint-venture partner Zijin Mining have transferred a further 15% interest in their Kamoa-Kakula copper project to the DRC’s government.
November 21, 2016 About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.
November 18, 2016 Gold Fields withdraws $1.4bn offer for Kirkland Lake The Johannesburg-based company, however, said it remained interested in a negotiated transaction.
November 18, 2016 Randgold, Newcrest join forces to explore Ivory Coast for more gold The new venture is part of Randgold's ambitious plan to discover three new deposits in the next five years.
November 17, 2016 CHART: Trump $500 billion will do very little for global mining Even if the US president-elect's massive infrastructure build-out plan makes it through Congress intact.
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