November 2, 2017 De Beers’ Victor mine closing doors in 2019 Firm has determined it's not economically viable to extend the life of the diamond mine, which can only be accessed by air year round, or by a winter road for…
November 1, 2017 Stratex shareholders block Crusader mining deal Shareholders of miner Stratex International blocked reverse takeover of Australian-listed Crusader Resources and voted CEO Marcus Engelbrecht out of office.
November 1, 2017 Peru mines minister sees investment up on high prices, permits Mining investment in Peru set to fall for a fourth straight year in 2017, but Mining Minister Cayetana Aljovin expects it to bounce back in 2018.
November 1, 2017 Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central Africa largest untapped source of growth for industry and would provide huge opportunity, says Rio Tinto's chief executive of energy and minerals.
November 1, 2017 Zinc producers in spotlight as demand powers past supply According to the International Lead & Zinc Study Group, the 10 largest zinc companies account for roughly 45% of world total, leaving plenty of room for smaller producers to grow.
November 1, 2017 Gold demand from China picks up again Total gold consumption, including jewellery and bullions but excluding the central bank’s purchases, rose 16% to 815.9 tonnes in the first nine months of the year.
October 31, 2017 Liebherr to expand presence in America’s mining sector The equipment maker has a very strong presence in Europe, Australia and Africa, but says in North and South America there's plenty of room for improvement.
October 31, 2017 Solid demand for large stones boosts Gem Diamonds sales The company has found six diamonds larger than 100 carats in the first nine months of the year, compared with just four throughout 2016.
October 31, 2017 Anglo American investors demand clarity as dealmaker incoming chairman arrives Stuart Chambers faces investor calls for clear direction at the company, long seen as a potential takeover target.
October 30, 2017 London Metal Exchange in talks with online platforms A source said the LME had made contact with established online venues Trayport and EBS, which are currently focused largely on energy and foreign exchange.
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
