December 2, 2016 Cameroon involved in Central African ‘conflict diamonds’ trade — report Cameroon is allowing conflict diamonds from the Central African Republic to cross over its borders and into the legal supply chain due to poor controls, smuggling and corruption, a new…
December 1, 2016 Gemfields postpones emerald auction over India’s ‘demonetization’ The auction of emeralds from the miner's Kagem operation in Zambia will now be in February.
December 1, 2016 Norilsk Nickel launches legal action against BCL over non-payment for African asset sale A legal claims against BCL in the Botswanan courts and in the London Court of International Arbitration to recover the USD 271.3 million
December 1, 2016 Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider of the thermal kind, straighten its balance sheet.
November 30, 2016 Phosphate mining firms set sights on Southern Africa’s sea floor Southern Africa finds itself at the center of the offshore bulk sediment mining debate as international companies rush to strip mine phosphate deposits in coastal waters of South Africa and…
November 28, 2016 SEC said to be probing Rio Mozambique coal deal World number two miner acquired Southern African coal assets for $3.7 billion in 2011 – sold it for $50 million three years later.
November 28, 2016 CHARTS: Gold miners to hike investment in 2017 Project funding would be main priority, says Moody’s.
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
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
