August 10, 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak forces miners to lock down operations, delay projects After the WHO declared the current outbreak an “international public health emergency.”
August 10, 2014 Newmont steps up pressure against W. Australia’s royalty hike Company argues a royalty hike would jeopardize the profitability of Australia's two largest gold mines.
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 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.
China rare earth product exports fall as Japan spat draws focus Rare earths have emerged as a flash point in trade relations in recent years, with the US and other nations seeking to challenge China’s dominance. January 19, 2026 | 04:23 pm
