August 11, 2016

Ivanhoe Mines’ DRC project likely Africa’s top copper discovery shows fresh drilling results

Shares in the Canadian company were up more than 3.6% Thursday morning on the news.

August 10, 2016

Petra Diamonds finds massive 138-carat white rock at its Cullinan mine

The diamond will be offered for sale in Johannesburg later this month.

August 9, 2016

Diamond production down, sales volume up

According to the Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index, rough diamond prices have climbed 8.9% in the last 3 months.

August 8, 2016

Vancouver developer jumps on maiden Ghana resource

On Monday, Asanko shares added to three-fold gains year-to-date after releasing maiden resource for satellite targets at its producing mine in West Africa.

August 5, 2016

Goldman Sachs: Copper price heading for $1.80

“Company guidance and our estimates suggest that copper is entering the eye of the supply storm.”

August 5, 2016

Glencore halts Zambia copper production after mine deaths

Mining giant rushes to upgrade facilities following underground accidents.

August 2, 2016

Simandou shelving great for Rio, rivals

$20 billion West African iron ore mega-project had the potential to lower long-term iron ore price by $5 per tonne according to new report.

August 2, 2016

Endeavour mining announces board change

Endeavour Mining announces that Frank Giustra has stepped down from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective July 30, 2016.

August 2, 2016

African Potash Limited trading update – new supply agreement secured

African Potash will supply Rockwell with fertiliser products (NPK and Urea) to be sold on to prospective buyers, namely retail outlets who sell fertilisers to farmers in Zambia.

July 29, 2016

Anglo American declines merger offer from Vedanta

Vedanta Resources’ chairman Anil Agarwal allegedly approached Anglo in several opportunities earlier this year to discuss potential tie-ups.