The great platinum deficit: Council forecasts record demand in 2023The WPIC forecasts a record 1-million-oz. platinum deficit for 2023.Henry Lazenby | September 7, 2023 | 12:47 pm
China’s CMOC to boost Congo copper output after ending row with GecaminesThe group will raise its copper output in Democratic Republic…Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 9:32 am
Benefits of EVs under the equity microscopeUS-based researchers want to know whether EV technology may unfairly…Staff Writer | September 7, 2023 | 6:06 am
MMG to start arbitration against Congo’s Gecamines MMG said armed forces entered its Nambulwa mining lease on Sept. 16 claiming Gecamines had signed a research contract for it. Reuters | October 13, 2022 | 7:50 am
Centamin prepares to commission solar plant at Sukari gold mine in Egypt Centamin said the solar plant at its flagship gold mine will be commissioned this quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 13, 2022 | 5:55 am
Barrick sees full-year gold output at lower end of forecast It now expects full-year gold production to be at the low end of the 4.2 million-4.6 million ounces range it forecast earlier. Reuters | October 13, 2022 | 3:45 am
Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon A new solar power plant at the South Deep mine near Johannesburg will supply 24% of its electricity. Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 9:42 pm
Tharisa begins $391 million Zimbabwe platinum mine build The Karo project is an open pit mine which would deliver the first mineral ore to the mill in the next two years. Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 10:56 am
London gold body plans expansion to bring in more artisanal metal The move by the LBMA aims to bring more gold into mainstream trade to try to improve conditions for small-scale miners. Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 8:28 am
Europe’s coal price jumps as South Africa strike curbs supply The Transnet strike also is hobbling iron ore exports as staff refuses to work unless the company raises their pay. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2022 | 7:51 am
Resolute Mining inks deal for up to 80% of African Gold project in Mali Earn-in agreement with African Gold allows Resolute to earn a majority stake in the junior’s Syama shear zone project. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2022 | 4:19 am
Wits Mining Institute seminar sees launch of two new SAMERDI research centres South African Mining Extraction Research, Development & Innovation centres will focus on Real-Time Information Management Systems and Successful Application of Technology Centred Around People. Staff Writer | October 11, 2022 | 1:41 pm