Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputesNew study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.Frik Els | August 9, 2023 | 1:09 pm
Lucara reports fourth diamond recovery north of 1,000 caratsThe diamond, measuring 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2 mm, is…Staff Writer | August 9, 2023 | 8:30 am
Mali adopts new mining code that boosts state interestsA draft of the code proposed changes that could boost…Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 10:18 am
Anglo coal spinoff weighs acquisitions after record profit Thungela Resources is searching for assets to buy after first-half profit surged on record-high fuel prices. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 10:30 am
Harmony Gold reports mine fatality The incident took place on Saturday at its Moab Khotsong mine. Reuters | August 15, 2022 | 9:25 am
S.African coal exports to Europe surge, shipments to Asia decline South Africa's coal sales to Europe rose eight-fold during the first half of 2022 compared with last year. Reuters | August 15, 2022 | 7:47 am
Sibanye Stillwater CEO says market conditions not ideal for gold M&A Neal Froneman, who has urged gold miners to consolidate, said "the market is just not conducive at this stage to doing value-accretive transactions." Reuters | August 11, 2022 | 10:38 am
Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2022 | 6:37 am
Resource and grade growth bodes well for Osino’s prefeasibility on Namibia gold project The deposit holds another 240,000 oz. gold in the inferred category at 1.05 grams per tonne. Henry Lazenby | August 9, 2022 | 12:47 pm
Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices. Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 2:29 pm
Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy. Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am
AngloGold Ashanti CEO sees inflation pressure easing next year Alberto Calderon estimated that 40% of the cost increase in the first half of this year was attributable to diesel prices. Reuters | August 5, 2022 | 7:37 am