June 1, 2015

How renewable energy in South Africa is quietly stealing a march on coal

The howling wind drives the turbines, their blades bent back from the force as they spin in the evening light and send electricity to local villages in South Africa’s Eastern…

June 1, 2015

This is what the mining market looked like in Q1

SNL Metals & Mining just released an expert review on all aspects of the industry, recent performance and quarterly outlook.

May 29, 2015

Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics

But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.

May 29, 2015

Harmony Gold to cut over 3,000 jobs, union asks Gov’t to intervene

The company had warned it planned to restructure several of its mines, producing almost 25% of its gold, when it posted a third consecutive quarterly loss early May.

May 29, 2015

CFSI enables companies to comply with new EU Conflict Minerals rules

Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Expands Geographic Scope, Adopts Risk-Based Approach

May 27, 2015

South Africa doesn’t have enough coal for power plants beyond 2016

Main power utility, Eskom, is struggling to meet demand in a country that depends on coal to generate 85% of its electricity.

May 27, 2015

Tesla Storage announcement is another piece of the puzzle in renewable energy hybrid markets

THEnergy observes increasing interest in storage solutions from industrial off-grid end-customers and project developers.

May 26, 2015

China’s Zijin inks deals with two Canadian firms on the same day

Perhaps the most important aspect of today’s agreements is the fact that both aim to form long-term strategic partnerships to collaborate on further ventures, opening new markets for all the…

May 25, 2015

Africa’s natural resources must carry more local value-added – Cristina Duarte, Candidate for President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)

Practical ideas, actions and proposals aimed at fostering Africa's Development.

May 25, 2015

Alrosa unearths 78.02-carat diamond from its Mir mine

According to the company, the gem is estimated is worth more than $600,000 if put on auction.