September 25, 2015 African Potash signs supply deal with Zambia distributor The contract will give the company, which wants to become a one-stop shop African fertilizer business, a platform to distribute the product across eastern and southern Africa.
September 23, 2015 Glencore’s Zambian unit plans to cut more than 3,800 jobs: government sources Glencore's (GLEN.L) Zambian unit Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) has notified the government that it plans to lay off more than 3,800 workers due to lower metal prices and high production…
September 23, 2015 Gemfields mine in Zambia richer than initially thought According to SRK, the company needs to spend $84 million over the first four years of the project
September 23, 2015 South Africa replaces mining minister on eve of massive job cuts Given that ousted minister Ramatlhodi is considered the main person that helped end a five-month strike in the country’s platinum sector last year, Zuma's decision is being questioned.
September 23, 2015 BHP Billiton contributed $7.3 billion in payments worldwide, shows first related report The mining giant acknowledged it used a Singapore marketing hub to minimize its tax expenses, but added it is paying its fair share worldwide.
September 22, 2015 Copper leads fall in metal prices on China worries So far, copper prices have failed to react significantly to news of supply disruptions, remaining more responsive to news from China, the world’s largest consumer.
September 21, 2015 Endeavour boosts presence in Africa’s gold sector on deal with La Mancha The Vancouver-based miner has sold 30% of the company to La Mancha Holding in a deal that will grant it a majority stake in the massive Ity gold mine, in…
September 20, 2015 Atlatsa announces a restructure plan for Bokoni Platinum Mine Atlatsa Resources Corporation ("Atlatsa" or the "Company") (TSX: ATL; JSE: ATL) advises that it, together with its joint venture partner, Anglo American Platinum Limited, has determined to implement a restructure…
September 18, 2015 Petra Diamonds losing some sparkle, net profit down 33 pct But the company is on track to reach its longer-term target of about 5 million carats of diamond production a year by 2019.
September 18, 2015 This blue diamond may become the most expensive gem ever sold at auction "Blue Moon" is expected to fetch up to $55 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer on Nov. 11, in Geneva.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
