Endeavour Mining begins commissioning Lafigue gold mineFirst gold pour from the mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected in late June, which is a quarter ahead of schedule.Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2024 | 3:43 am
Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6 billion diamond project launchThe natural diamond market has struggled in the past two…Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 9:28 am
Endeavour Mining invests in Côte d’Ivoire exploration projectsEndeavour has taken up a 12.39% equity stake in private…Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 8:43 am
Glencore mulls mining investments in Nigeria It's especially interested in nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals, provided the government guarantees a stable business environment. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 5:33 am
Implats weighs 3,900 job cuts in South Africa as price rout takes toll Job losses are hot-button issues in the lead-up to the May 29 election. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:27 am
Anglo American Platinum appoints Naidoo as CFO Naidoo has been acting CFO since October 2023. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:23 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am
Newcore hikes Enchi gold project value 75% on higher forecast output, bullion price The NPV of the Enchi gold project in Ghana has increased by three quarters over the prior 2021 assessment. Henry Lazenby | April 25, 2024 | 2:39 pm
Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm
South Africa scrutinizes BHP bid for Anglo weeks before election The deal worth about $39 billion would involve Anglo exiting its platinum and iron ore assets in the country. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
BHP-Anglo American potential merger: It’s all about copper The world’s largest miner wants to buy Anglo American, but only if its London-based peer divests Amplats and Kumba. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2024 | 7:52 am
Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am