August 8, 2014

African Potash secures $3.75M for Lac Dinga

CEO says company "well set" to advance project.

August 8, 2014

Harmony Gold to write down $130 million on mothballed mine expansion

Harmony decided against expanding its Phakisa mine and will write down the value of the asset.

August 8, 2014

About those Chinese iron ore miners cutting output

It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report.

August 7, 2014

$180bn investment for Africa infrastructure through 2025

Still only 2% of global spending on infrastructure projects according to new report.

August 7, 2014

Huge miss at Randgold’s Kibali

Output falls 19% at $2.5 billion DRC mine.

August 7, 2014

Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

August 6, 2014

Glencore ‘wants to develop Guinean projects quickly’

A leaked presentation suggests Glencore is very serious about developing one of mining's richest prizes – West Africa's vast Simandou iron ore deposit.

August 5, 2014

Why West Africa is primed for gold discoveries: Andy Jackson

First, West Africa has the right geology for gold deposits – that’s the main reason. The second reason is that it’s a relatively politically stable part of Africa.

August 5, 2014

Zimbabwe’s planned Marange diamond mines merger hits legal hurdles

The government wants to consolidate the diamond mining companies currently operating in Marange from six down to two or possibly one.

August 5, 2014

Another explorer handsomely rewarded in Burkina Faso

Australia's Orbis Gold upgrades Natougou project's indicated resources 500% for total 2m ounces at 5.1g/t.