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.

July 15, 2015

Prepare for flood of copper concentrate

New data by International Copper Study Group predicts copper mine output will grow 5.7 million tonnes by 2018 as Peru, Zambia and Mexico ramp up production.

July 15, 2015

Anglo American likely to cut dividend amid commodities collapse

It would be the first time since 2009 that Anglo has to cut dividends.

July 15, 2015

Dodd-Frank: Five years and $1.5 trillion later

In the five years since the Dodd-Frank Act passed, oil produced in developing countries was worth an estimated $1.55 trillion for those governments. But because the landmark US transparency law…

July 14, 2015

Skills development and human resource capacity building needed to keep Mozambican economy on high growth trajectory

As Mozambique sits on the precipice of a rapidly growing gas, mining, infrastructure and energy economy, investors, business, unions, government and social stakeholders are walking an unchartered road.