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Mining-focused buyout firm Appian raises $2 billion for new fund

“This is the first fundraising we have done where mining is seen as part of the solution than being the problem itself,” says founder.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2023 | 9:14 am

Gold Fields names Mike Fraser as CEO, says strategy remains unchanged

Analysts at BMO Capital Markets said some investors might have…

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 9:03 am

Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow

Mark Bristow said the Malian mine is on track to…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 12:08 pm

Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks

Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 7:11 am

Harmony Gold reports mine fatality

Harmony recorded six fatalities in its financial year which ended…

Reuters | October 6, 2023 | 9:56 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

Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso

Search teams are still looking for the other four.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 7:56 am

Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund

The MIIF plans to invest up to $60 million this year in companies in Ghana and further afield.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 7:55 am

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Documents released by a shareholder activist organization on Tuesday show that Thungela Resources has been ordered to repair the environmental damage or face legal action.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 2:27 pm

Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US

The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges as part of settlements with authorities in the US and UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 8:32 am

BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou

The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 4:19 am

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Mining-focused buyout firm Appian raises $2 billion for new fund

Gold Fields names Mike Fraser as CEO, says strategy remains unchanged

Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow

Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks

Harmony Gold reports mine fatality

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South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso

Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US

Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise

Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine

Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho

BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou