September 29, 2016

South Africa’s mining industry continues to face tough times — PwC report

Companies had no choice but to cut back on new developments, re-focus on profitable production rather than maximum production and to save costs.

September 29, 2016

Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017

The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest producer of the commodity, as the massive Husab mine begins production in October.

September 29, 2016

No rapid rebound for African mining

Despite continued investment in copper assets on the continent from China and India hunting for coal mines.

September 29, 2016

Will Anglo stick to radical restructuring plans?

A credit upgrade, a rocketing share price and rally in coal and iron ore call into question downsizing strategy of world's number five miner.

September 28, 2016

Where will oil prices go after Algiers?

The outcome of negotiations in Algeria this week may not do much to rescue oil prices.

September 28, 2016

Lundin poised for mega Congo copper deal

Lundin was outplayed in its last major deal, but now looks ready to pull the trigger on $1 billion-plus acquisition of one of Africa's richest copper mines.

September 28, 2016

Kenya promises a more organized mining sector

The government will conduct a year-long airborne survey to map mineral deposits.

September 27, 2016

Acacia back up to speed in Tanzania

African miner sticking to full year guidance of 780,000 ounces following plant shutdown amid majority owner Barrick's divestment talks.

September 26, 2016

Lucapa unearths 172.6-carat diamond, second big find in a week

Large-carat diamonds just keep coming.

September 26, 2016

ZCCM-IH fails to produce financial report for this year

The Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has failed for the first time to produce its state o accounts for March 31, this year due to non availability of information…