March 29, 2016 Ghana grants Gold Fields tax rate cut as firm mulls Damang mine faith The firm has not yet decided whether to inject more cash into Damang or suspend operations.
March 29, 2016 Aussie mining CEO accused of inciting violence as cops probe activist’s murder The Bench Marks Foundation has accused the CEO of Mineral Resources Commodities (MRC) of inciting violence in an area where an anti-mining activist was murdered last week.
March 28, 2016 Vancouver co in $30m deal to restart Botswana diamond mine Tango Mining will use loan from Vanderbilt Commercial to acquire BK11 kimberlite mine and restart operations.
March 27, 2016 Namibia’s uranium production to triple by 2017 Uranium production in Namibia is expected to triple by 2017 with the ramp-up of the massive Husab mine, states a senior government official.
March 27, 2016 Australian mining company denies role in murder of South African activist An Australian-owned mining company has denied any link to the murder of an activist leading a campaign against its plans to mine titanium in South Africa.
March 24, 2016 Metso awarded contract with Gécamines in Senegal Gécamines renews their confidence in Metso's complete plant design and installation for their aggregate production near Dakar, Senegal.
March 24, 2016 Petra Diamonds just sold this ‘exceptional pink’ gem for $15m The 32.33-carats diamond was recovered in November from the firm’s Williamson mine in Tanzania.
March 23, 2016 Botswana Diamonds, Alrosa begin exploration in Orapa Geologists have already started sampling activities on an area located between the Karowe and Orapa diamond mines.
March 22, 2016 Investment in drones and wearables is set to expand across African mines Environmental monitoring technologies have strong penetration rates in the African mining industry, with significant growth expected for drones and wearable technologies, finds a new report by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center…
March 21, 2016 The richest and poorest countries in the world The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90 Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. January 14, 2026 | 09:41 am
