November 1, 2016

More policy attention needed on artisanal mining — UNCTAD

Artisanal and small-scale mining offers opportunities to generate jobs, reduce poverty, and provide livelihoods, but this sector has been largely ignored by policy-makers and donors, an UNCTAD official said.

October 31, 2016

Endeavour Mining expects fourth quarter to be strongest yet

Year to date, the company has produced 408,000 ounces of gold from its five mines in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana, which represents a 8% increase compared to the same…

October 31, 2016

Changes to the Kumba Board

Kumba is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Nonkululeko Dlamini (nee Veleti) and Mr Seamus French as non-executive directors to the Board, with effect from 1 November 2016.

October 31, 2016

Finnish company Global EcoProcess Services (EPSE) secures funding to deliver fast, cost effective solution for AMD in SA

This young, innovative Nordic company is set to revolutionize the treatment of the persistent problem of contaminated water from mining companies in South Africa.

October 30, 2016

Anglo American plots £2bn South African mines spin-off

Anglo American is sounding out investors about a multi-billion pound spin-off of its South African operations in an attempt to pacifiy growing pressure from its biggest shareholder to consider a…

October 28, 2016

Activists urge Congo government to pass new mining code

Congo began reviewing its mining code in 2012, aiming to increase state revenues and tighten environmental and social regulations, but it has yet to make a decision about it.

October 28, 2016

Chinese buy world’s largest mining project

Rio Tinto announces deal to exit Guinea and giant Simandou iron ore project.

October 27, 2016

The mania for cobalt has begun

The electric vehicle revolution will continue to reinforce the unquenchable demand for cobalt.

October 26, 2016

Kimberley Process plenary meeting has critical issues to discuss, says World Federation of Diamond Bourses

The KPCS continues to play a critical role in curbing trade in conflict diamonds, said WFDB President Ernie Blom.

October 26, 2016

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.