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.
September 18, 2015 Sibanye expects to generate up to 60% of power needs from new coal project The move aims to reduce the gold producer's dependence on unreliable electricity supply from state-run utility Eskom Holdings.
September 17, 2015 True giants of mining: World’s top 10 iron ore mines Number five is a single pit that produces 77 million tonnes of iron ore per year.
September 17, 2015 Glencore to sell part of its Chile, Peru copper output The alleged deals involve Glencore's Collahausi mine in Chile, as well as Antamina and Antapaccay copper mines in Peru.
Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment. January 14, 2026 | 07:15 am
