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Aussie iron ore magnate Rinehart invests in UK’s biggest potash mine

Sirius Minerals’ York mine is expected to be one of the world’s largest in terms of the amount of resources extracted, generating an initial 10 million tonnes of polyhalite per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2016 | 7:55 am

Changes to the Kumba Board

Kumba is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Nonkululeko Dlamini (nee Veleti) and Mr Seamus French as non-executive directors to the Board, with effect from 1 November 2016.

Kumba Iron Ore | October 31, 2016 | 4:08 am

Mining jobs finally picking up in Australia

This is probably the headline most people who have lost their jobs in the last two years were dying to read.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2016 | 3:00 am

Equity markets all but closed for mining IPOs

Miners have to look at debt, private investors and alternative financing like pre-pays for growth capital according to new report.

Frik Els | October 31, 2016 | 2:13 am

Activists urge Congo government to pass new mining code

Congo began reviewing its mining code in 2012, aiming to increase state revenues and tighten environmental and social regulations, but it has yet to make a decision about it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2016 | 9:45 am

Chinese buy world’s largest mining project

Rio Tinto announces deal to exit Guinea and giant Simandou iron ore project.

Frik Els | October 28, 2016 | 6:39 am

Natural resources deliver $55 billion to the economy of Queensland, Australia

The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.

Queensland Resources Council | October 27, 2016 | 4:06 am