Simandou "has to be done in a very careful way, from all sorts of ESG angles, not least biodiversity."

The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

Segilola is Nigeria’s first-ever commercial gold mine.

Sold parcel of ethically sourced diamonds came from artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone.

Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO.

The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project.

Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production.