Lucapa Diamond achieves debt-free statusThe diamond producer is now interest-bearing debt free, having repaid about $20 million over an 18-month period.Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2023 | 5:08 am
De Beers-Botswana deal signals rocky road for rough diamondsDe Beers, along with the rest of the global diamond…Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 11:44 am
Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this monthChina’s Zijin Mining, Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment…Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 3:03 pm
Two more miners found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine The dead bodies of two more missing miners have been found at a zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining in Burkina Faso. Reuters | May 28, 2022 | 3:22 pm
Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader Hakainde Hichilema, who won power in August, has yet to say what he’ll do to revive Konkola Copper Mines Plc. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 7:18 am
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am
Anglo Platinum seals pay deal with South African unions The company sealed a five-year wage deal with some of the biggest labor unions in South Africa. Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 9:23 am
Several dead in fighting between miners in north Chad, govt says A local rebel group's unconfirmed report of at least 200 fatalities in the area circulated on social media. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 9:17 am
Tharisa sees strong chrome demand in China despite covid curbs Although Tharisa's chrome exports to China have not been impacted by logistical issues, bottlenecks remain a worry, the company said. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:28 am
Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’ The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:04 am
B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 4:03 am
South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board. Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 4:22 pm