July 22, 2015 Gemfields Mozambique mine to yield rubies for over 20 years An independent report has confirmed the Montepuez mine holds the largest deposit of rubies in the world, with projected output of 432 million carats over 21 years.
July 22, 2015 BHP Billiton beats iron ore guidance, takes copper write-downs The world's No.1 miner will continue boosting its iron ore output, adding to a global glut and keeping pressure on prices.
July 21, 2015 Kumba grapples with double whammy Kumba Iron Ore’s board has put a halt to paying a dividend in the half year to June and has moved to overhaul its operations as it grapples with a…
July 21, 2015 Alrosa’s rough diamonds sales down 22% in first half of the year The Russian company, hit by a sustained slowdown in the diamond market, said its rough diamond have declined by 6% in the first six months of the year.
July 20, 2015 Randgold’s Kibali mine ramp-up on track for 600 ounces a year Work still continues on the development of its underground operation and second hydropower plant.
July 17, 2015 Lucara gets $69 million from first diamond sale, amid tough market conditions The star of the show was a 341.9 carat diamond —unveiled in April —, which sold for $20.55 million
July 16, 2015 The world’s highest grade gold mines Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.
July 16, 2015 Anglo American to write down up to $4bn on weak commodity prices This would be second multi-billion dollar impairment charge Anglo takes this year on its coal and iron ore assets.
July 16, 2015 Graham Briggs to retire as the CEO of Harmony Gold A geologist by training, the 62 year old executive has been with the company for 20 years.
July 16, 2015 Zambia mining industry says new rules to scare investors, deter local processing The Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider its decision to hike corporate income tax rate on mineral processing from 30% to 35%, which came in effect July 1.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
