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.
July 1, 2015 Iron ore falls below the $60 mark again The value of the commodity has fallen by about 35% over the latest 12-month period, hitting Australia’s economy harder than expected.
July 1, 2015 Kimberly Diamonds shifts to Africa Kimberley Diamonds is shifting focus to the Lerala mine in Botswana, which will be its key source of revenue.
July 1, 2015 When it comes to conflict mining regulation, should one size fit all? Conflict mining remains an important issue, and one we are beginning to see governments step in to address in different ways.
June 30, 2015 Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
