June 10, 2014 ‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.
June 10, 2014 Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.
June 9, 2014 Platinum, palladium price unmoved by strike talks failure South Africa's mines minister quits mediation role after latest negotiations to end more than 4-month old strike go nowhere.
June 9, 2014 TrueGold surges after extending Burkina Faso find Vancouver-based junior stock up 6.5% after step out drilling confirms potential for significant resource expansion at its Karma project.
June 9, 2014 This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.
June 8, 2014 Nigeria, South Africa partner on artisanal gold mining West African nation wants to develop vast small-scale gold sector with South African machinery and expertise.
June 8, 2014 Copper price slump tilts Zambian economy into crisis Africa's number two copper exporter seeks IMF assistance.
June 7, 2014 Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.
June 6, 2014 STOP LOSS: Iron ore price recovers 3% for the week After eight straight weeks of declines and the first dip below $100 since 2012, the price of iron ore starts clawing its way back.
June 5, 2014 African potash limited – four highly prospective drill targets identified at flagship Lac Dinga Potash Project African Potash, the AIM listed exploration company focused on sub-Saharan potash assets, is pleased to announce that it has completed the interpretation of seismic data and delineated four prospective drill…
Construction on track for Q1 completion at Sibanye’s Keliber lithium project in Finland Keliber is the EU's most advanced integrated lithium project, with planned LiOH production of around 15,000 tonnes per annum. January 19, 2026 | 01:57 pm
