November 15, 2016

New initiative aims to advance responsible sourcing of raw materials in technology supply chains

The EICC and CFSI Launch the Multi-Industry Responsible Raw Materials Initiative (RRMI).

November 15, 2016

Chinese tighten grip on Tenke mine as Lundin agrees to sell stake for $1.14bn

Canada’s Lundin, which owns 24% of Tenke, has finally agreed to sell its stake to a private equity firm from Asia’s richest nation.

November 15, 2016

Report: DRC signs over $880m royalties to president’s friend

Global Witness: Royalty stream from Glencore's KCC copper-cobalt operation transferred to offshore company controlled by Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.

November 14, 2016

Rio Tinto staff shaken to the core by bribery probe — CEO

Speculation is running and some of what is being said strikes at the heart of the culture and values of the company, chief executive officer Jean-Sébastien Jacques said in an…

November 14, 2016

Canada’s Kirkland Lake soars after Gold Fields confirms $1.4bn rejected offer

Offer came on the heels of Kirkland Lake's move to buy fellow bullion miner Newmarket Gold (TSX:NMI) in an all-stock deal worth about Cdn$1 billion ($764 million).

November 14, 2016

AngloGold loses 74,000oz during third quarter

Safety related stoppages in South Africa take part of the blame for year-on-year fall in production at world's third largest gold miner.

November 13, 2016

Lonmin ups stake in Pandora platinum mine

Consolidation in South African's platinum mining sector continued on Friday with Lonmin's decision to buy Amplats' stake in the Pandora platinum mine.

November 10, 2016

Harmony logs record quarterly revenue, halves debt

The world's fifth largest gold miner increased production, had stronger cash flows and paid shareholders a dividend in the first quarter of its 2017 financial year.

November 10, 2016

Positive legislative developments afoot for South Africa’s oil and gas industry

Amendments aim at streamlining inter-departmental processes and addressing the discretionary nature of certain ministerial powers.

November 9, 2016

Rio Tinto energy and minerals chief suspended over Simandou bribery claims

Alan Davies suspended after miner found payments made to consultant in 2011, when he was in charge of the iron ore project.