September 4, 2014 Ivanhoe transfers 26% of S. Africa’s platinum project to locals It has given 20% to 20 local groups, 3% to black entrepreneurs and managerial employees, and another 3% to historically disadvantaged South African staff.
September 4, 2014 Iron ore price hits unwelcome 5-year-low After flirting with a five-year low for about a month, the iron ore price fell to the lowest price since October 2009.
September 4, 2014 About $50bn in mining investment expected in Guinea by 2025 But some of the nation's resources that are considered among the world’s largest, such as the Simandou iron ore deposit, face both financial and political challenges.
September 3, 2014 Glasenberg pooh-poohs Anglo takeover There's a history there of course. Just ask Mick Davis.
September 3, 2014 Glencore’s Dominican mine saved by the President President Danilo Medina vetoed bill creating a National Park, which would have blocked the expansion of Glencore's Falcondo mine.
September 3, 2014 Australia kills unpopular mining tax The decision is considered a key political victory for Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
September 3, 2014 Anglo American to pay $4.5m for environmental breaches in Chile Authorities say the firm violated 16 environmental rules at El Soldado copper mine, located about 130 km northwest of capital Santiago.
September 3, 2014 Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.
September 3, 2014 Zambia removes tax rules on copper exports, makes refunds easier Rule requiring exporters to produce import certificates from destination countries in order to claim tax refunds will be waived beginning Sept. 8.
September 2, 2014 PGM roller coaster ride: long way down Palladium drops sharply from 13-year highs. Sister metal platinum close to wiping out 2014 gains.
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
