September 9, 2015 Gold price: Bears take charge again The gold price fell nearly 2% on Wednesday, but even near five-year lows the metal is historically overvalued compared to other commodities says new report.
September 9, 2015 Half of South Africa’s gold mines operating at loss — report Experts believe the troubles affecting gold producers in South Africa go way deeper than a slump in prices for the metal or the usual cycles the mining industry experiences.
September 9, 2015 Anglo sells platinum mines in S. Africa to Sibanye for $330m The deal involves an upfront payment of 1.5 billion rand, with a minimum deferred payment of 3 billion rand, equal to 35% of cash flow generated by the operation.
September 8, 2015 MechCaL expands its footprint into Zambia This marks a key point in the company’s on-going geographic expansion strategy which is aimed at increasing its presence in key growth markets.
September 8, 2015 Copper price rallies 6% Glencore's bold move and huge jump in Chinese concentrate imports light fire under copper price.
September 8, 2015 Done deal? Amplats said to have sold platinum mines to Sibanye for $100M The companies are expected to make an official announcement on Wednesday.
September 8, 2015 Lucara Diamond to host second stone tender in November Since the recovery of the first large diamond from the Karowe mine in 2013, Lucara has found 216 gems, which it has sold for more than $250,000 each.
September 8, 2015 SA platinum cuts to hurt global output over next two years Supply for the year, however, is expected to increase by 9% to 7.91 million ounces, owing to the recovery in the country’s output following strikes in 2014, as well as…
September 7, 2015 Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.
September 4, 2015 Canada’s Nevsun denies claims of human rights abuses at Eritrea mine The Vancouver-based miner has released an independent report that found no evidence of forced labour or human rights violations at its Eritrean gold and copper operation.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
