New method could simplify detection of diamond depositsGeologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine.Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 6:06 am
Miners tackle hard conversations at IndabaMining continues to engage with the many difficult issues that…MINING.com Editor | February 9, 2024 | 9:02 am
Exxaro sharpens M&A focus after copper mine loss to ChinaThe company made it onto a shortlist for buying a copper mine…Bloomberg News | February 9, 2024 | 7:58 am
Spain to invest $2.3 billion in S. African energy transition South Africa produced an energy-transition plan last year that estimated it will need 1.5 trillion rand ($82 billion) in investment over the next five years. Bloomberg News | April 7, 2023 | 8:37 am
De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart” The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 5:23 am
Newcrest, Harmony Gold ink deal to move Wafi-Golpu project forward They have agreed with Papua New Guinea on the terms of a contract to start developing their joint copper and gold project. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 3:53 am
South Africa’s Northam quits RBPlat takeover battle Northam's decision to end its pursuit of RBPlat clears the path for Impala. Reuters | April 5, 2023 | 10:57 am
Iron ore price expected to ease over next 5 years on slower demand growth and more supply In the long term, Fitch expects prices to decline to $50 a tonne. Bruno Venditti | April 4, 2023 | 12:57 pm
Zimbabwe to investigate gold-smuggling allegations The government has broken the silence around allegations of gold smuggling and money laundering exposed in an Al-Jazeera documentary. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2023 | 9:23 am
KoBold Metals appoints female CEO for Zambia copper unit Top female executives at global metals and mining companies held just over 11% of C-suite positions in 2022. Reuters | April 4, 2023 | 7:51 am
Swiss court upholds corruption ruling against mining magnate Steinmetz Beny Steinmetz was sentenced two years ago in one of the mining industry's most high-profile legal disputes. Reuters | April 4, 2023 | 7:19 am
Mine waste finds new life as source of rare earths Sweden, South Africa and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths. Reuters | April 4, 2023 | 6:02 am