July 7, 2015 Copper prices hit 6-year low, blame China As high volatility in the Chinese stock-market reinforced worries of a dropping demand from the nation, the world’s top metals consumer.
July 7, 2015 These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.
July 7, 2015 Botswana seeks bids to build solar plants for mines Botswana's government launched a bidding process on Tuesday to construct solar power plants near its huge Jwaneng diamond mine.
July 6, 2015 Tanzania puts former mining minister behind bars over gold deal He was found guilty of issuing illegal tax exemptions to a gold audit firm, which cost the government millions of dollars in lost revenues.
July 6, 2015 South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.
July 6, 2015 New mining code in Burkina Faso should not affect current operations — Iamgold The code, which is yet to be formalized into law, respects clauses in existing deals, said the miner.
July 3, 2015 Iron ore hits four-month low As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.
July 3, 2015 China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.
July 3, 2015 The missing diamond shortage If you’ve ever been to a diamond investment pitch you’ve probably seen ‘The Chart,’ the one where diamond demand soars, while supply trails forlornly in its wake.
July 2, 2015 Anglo American laying off up to 20% of its staff as investors press for further savings Cuts likely to be announced at the end of the month, when the miner is set to publish its first-half results.
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
