September 24, 2013

Laser Scanning System Supports Diamond Mining in Botswana

An integrated mine monitoring system is helping the Debswana Diamond Company contribute more than 70% of Botswana’s export earnings.

September 24, 2013

Randgold begins gold production at Congo’s $1.7bn Kibali

Speaking at the Denver Gold Forum, CEO Mark Bristow warned the industry is not out of the woods just yet.

September 24, 2013

African Barrick new CEO wants to split from Canadian parent

"Hopefully" to materialize over the next 12 to 18 months.

September 23, 2013

Swiss donate tax money from Glencore Xstrata to countries where firm accused of wrongdoing

Several villages are considering to follow Hedingen's example and give their tax money to charities.

September 23, 2013

Friedland’s latest move: $24m in share placing to fund projects in Congo

The proceeds of the offering will push forward the Kamoa copper discovery and the Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium-precious metals project

September 23, 2013

Barrick Gold shows its regional managers the door

In an effort to both oversee operations at the head office and improve performance.

September 22, 2013

This is how the Congo supplies ‘conflict minerals’ to the IT world

Unlike legitimate countries that export tantalum, the Congo is a nation dominated by warlords who force children and locals to work under horrifying conditions.

September 21, 2013

New Dawn sinks 50%; says current business and economic environment threatens its existence

Schedules meeting to discuss share consolidation and closed Zimbabwe mine.

September 19, 2013

Semafo up 5% after adding 770koz at Burkina Faso gold mine

Total gold reserves at the Mana mine is up 28% to 2.4 million ounces.

September 19, 2013

South African police ‘lied over shootings’ in Marikana mine

A commission of inquiry has evidence that shows police falsified or withheld documents and gave false accounts of events.