November 13, 2015

Platinum, palladium prices tank as investors flee

CHARTS: South Africans can't liquidate ETF holdings fast enough, sending platinum to fresh 7-year low and palladium down 20% within only two weeks.

November 13, 2015

What do conflict minerals have to do with financial reform?

A small statute in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act is wreaking havoc in the Congo, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior…

November 12, 2015

Semafo costs approaching $600 all in

Shares in Montreal-based producer jump after strong operational results at its Burkina Faso gold mine, progress on feasibility for flagship project.

November 12, 2015

The NEXIM Bank and The World Bank to Collaborate on Developing Nigeria’s Mining Sector

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Mr. Roberts Ungwaga Orya, received a team from the World Bank led by Dr. Francisco Igualada, Senior Mining Specialist, Energy…

November 12, 2015

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye

With the changes, Anglo’s chief Mark Cutifani is trying to turn around the company’s fortunes following years during which it has underperformed its peers.

November 11, 2015

Telferscot Resources announces intent to sell its interest in Kolwezi Copper Corp.

Telferscot Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company with an equity stake in a company that holds a copper and cobalt exploration project located in the Kolwezi District in…

November 9, 2015

Lonmin sees salvation, launches $407m rights issue at only 1 pence per share

The company has priced its $407 million share sale at a discount of 94% as it fights for survival after a near-collapse in the commodity's price.

November 9, 2015

Twice-defeated disclosure bills given new life with Liberal majority

John McKay is optimistic.

November 8, 2015

Alphamin announces US$10 million investment by the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited

Upon investment of the full amount, IDC will hold 15% of the class A shares of Alphamin DRC or 14.25% of Alphamin DRC as a whole.

November 5, 2015

Lucara generates strong quarterly cash flow, operating margins

Lucara Diamond Corp. is pleased to report revenues of $90.9 million for the quarter with an operating margin of 88% and revenues of $158.6 million for the nine months to…