November 1, 2013 Ghana officials nab 43 more illegal miners At its peak, illegal mining in Ghana involved an estimated 50,000 Chinese nationals.
October 31, 2013 South Africa: Existing gold and platinum mines will close, says Andy Jackson New deposits, which may be able to produce at a much lower cost with fewer workers and higher wages, could change the whole platinum industry.
October 29, 2013 Gold miner going green: Sibanye looks at building solar power plant Amid rising electricity costs, Sibanye considers ditching state-run utility company.
October 29, 2013 Platinum miners to strike in South Africa again Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (Implats) and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) operations to be affected.
October 29, 2013 Zimbabwe gov pursuing bond to finance mining "As long as we still have prohibitive policies, then the prospects of the bond will not be so good."
October 29, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Know your South African coins Don’t know your Krugrerrands from your Mandelas? This infographic from SouthAfricanCoins.org covers the entire family and gold and silver collectible coins. Explore […]
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.
Glencore says key issues remain in Horne smelter talks Glencore has repeatedly come under fire in the province of Quebec due to the pollution that Horne causes in Rouyn-Noranda. January 30, 2026 | 01:25 pm
