Conflict brings Sudan’s lucrative official gold trade to a haltThe country's gold industry, its largest revenue earner, has collapsed due to a spiraling month-old conflict in the North African nation.Bloomberg News | May 22, 2023 | 6:14 am
Congo President heads to China amid mining contract negotiationsFelix Tshisekedi will visit China next week as the two…Bloomberg News | May 19, 2023 | 2:21 pm
Gem trader HB Antwerp eyes African diamonds after Botswana pactThe firm is looking for potential deals to process rough…Reuters | May 19, 2023 | 8:24 am
Eskom CEO calls for careful South African coal transition Country aims to cut coal's share of the energy mix to less than 60% by 2030 from around 75% now. Reuters | October 7, 2021 | 7:23 am
The world needs Simandou iron ore, Rio Tinto CEO says Simandou "has to be done in a very careful way, from all sorts of ESG angles, not least biodiversity." Reuters | October 7, 2021 | 6:53 am
Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 10:14 am
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm
Thor’s Segilola gold mine reaches commercial production Segilola is Nigeria’s first-ever commercial gold mine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2021 | 9:18 am
De Beers sells first traceable diamonds under GemFair Sold parcel of ethically sourced diamonds came from artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 9:06 am
Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 8:06 am
BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 10:29 am
New underground mine to extend life of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production. MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2021 | 1:40 pm