September 2, 2015 Sibanye Gold says workers end underground sit-in More than 1 000 South African workers at a Sibanye Gold mine have ended a two-day sit-in to protest against the deaths of colleagues, a union and company officials said…
September 1, 2015 African Potash soars on second supply deal in a week The company plans to create a vertically integrated operator to tap into a region that buys in an estimated 10 million tonnes of fertilizer a year.
August 31, 2015 How to buy an ethical diamond The diamond industry is still tainted by conflict, but it's possible to buy a jewel that helps people—instead of hurting them.
August 31, 2015 Spanish police arrest American-Belgian man on ‘blood diamond’ charges The 64-year-old American-Belgian citizen has become the first businessman ever arrested for suspected involvement in the illegal trade of “blood” diamonds.
August 31, 2015 South Africa seals mining jobs deal, proposes platinum plan South Africa's mining industry, unions and the government signed a broad plan on Monday to stem a wave of job losses triggered by falling commodity prices and soaring costs.
August 28, 2015 First Quantum begins production at $2.1bn Sentinel copper mine in Zambia The Vancouver-based miner aims to produce 280,000 to 300,000 tonnes of the red metal a year, but commercial levels won't be reached until state power utility Zesco finish connecting the…
August 28, 2015 Power shortages, cost cuts to hit Congo’s copper output With the only exception of gold, production numbers for most other commodities mined in the Central African nation are also expected to decline this year.
August 26, 2015 Vale sells Integra coal mine in Australia to Glencore and Bloomfield The sale follows last month’s touted deal with Stanmore Coal, which bought Vale's Isaac Plains coal mine for just a dollar.
August 26, 2015 Imminent verdict in case that blames Acacia of partner’s mine permit loss An arbitration tribunal is set to decide in October whether Acacia Mining has to pay a $115 million compensation claim to a former partner in Tanzania.
August 25, 2015 South Africa’s mining industry to sign jobs pact – govt The country's mining ministry hopes to clinch a deal with mining companies and trade unions next week aimed at saving jobs.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
