October 28, 2013 B2Gold to acquire African-focused junior in US$63 million all-stock deal "Our team has looked at many projects over the last several years"
October 28, 2013 Zambia restores 10% tax on unprocessed copper exports Now the duty is on all semi-processed base metals, including copper.
October 26, 2013 Asanko’s Esaase Gold project fully funded with $150m debt facility Asanko's vision is to become a mid-tier gold mining company.
October 25, 2013 Mozambique clashes intensify, but threat may be overblown Rebel group Renamo is threatening to blow up infrastructure used by coal mines operated by Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto and Brazil's Vale.
October 25, 2013 Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.
October 24, 2013 BHP chief on China, Nimba and Jansen strategy BHP adopts a wait and see approach on African iron ore and Canadian potash project and counts on China for bulk of future growth.
October 24, 2013 Pirates kidnap two from US oil ship on major commodities trade route Off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea.
October 24, 2013 Angola’s diamond industry to regain record production levels —report The country is also known for its significant gold and oil reserves.
October 24, 2013 Global exploration budget to fall 29% by end of the year Despite this year's financial woes, companies continued exploring in as many as 127 countries, especially on high- or medium-risk jurisdictions.
October 23, 2013 Diamond values increase at Firestone mine in Lesotho Company released results of independent analysis conducted over the past 22 months at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
