VIDEO: Cautious optimism in the mining sector as South Africa’s new government takes officeThe sector employs nearly half a million people and contributes about 7% to the country's GDP.Staff Writer | August 5, 2024 | 10:36 am
Winsome buys more time to assess Renard dealWinsome plans to repurpose the existing infrastructure for lithium processing…Northern Miner Staff | August 2, 2024 | 11:03 am
Lucapa recovers 176-carat diamond at Lulo mine in AngolaThe diamond is the 45th +100 carat stone to be…Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 10:59 am
Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2024 | 4:04 am
Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am
Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am
Lucara Diamond records strong quarter at Karowe mine Key milestones, including the recovery of high-quality diamonds at the Botswana mine and a new long-term sales deal, contributed to the results. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 3:40 am
Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am
Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 8:20 am
BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a hole South African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception. Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 9:51 am
Anglo CEO meets South Africa mines minister after BHP’s takeover proposal CEO Duncan Wanblad is meeting minister Gwede Mantashe for the first time since rejecting BHP's $39bn takeover bid last week. Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 6:46 am
BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlight The proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components to trigger intense oversight by regulators concerned about implications for market concentration and access to key minerals. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2024 | 4:56 am