June 27, 2013 UN special forces sent to Congo’s mining hub In an effort to curb rebels attacks in Katanga, the country's copper mining hub.
June 26, 2013 Death toll rises to 52 in African gold mine collapse Local officials fear that the number of deceased could rise higher still.
June 26, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution "Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."
June 26, 2013 Canadian gold miner responds to fatal mine collapse in the Central African Republic AXMIN has not had access to its site since December 2012.
June 26, 2013 Rio suspends coal exports from Mozambique over threats Rios' security concerns follow threats from the former guerrilla group Renamo. Vale continues shipments as usual.
June 26, 2013 Peru halts Gold Fields Chucapaca gold project Decision follows an inspection that showed the company did not have all the necessary land permits.
June 25, 2013 African export-import bank considering potash business Canadian Allana Potash is in negotiations with the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) over a possible $600 million financing to develop $1.3 billion tonnes of potash resources in Ethiopia.
June 25, 2013 Crocodile River mine put on care and maintenance 92% of employees to be retrenched or their employment terminated.
June 25, 2013 Diamond mining in Zimbabwe: The Chininga Report New document exposes the corruption and leakages in the diamond mining sector in the country.
June 25, 2013 Cost-cutting Rio to offload Mozambique coal unit The mining giant is in the process of choosing a financial adviser to assist with the transaction.
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
