Africa Top Stories

Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis

Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities.

Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 11:01 am

Two contractors die at Galiano’s gold mine in Ghana

The incident took place near the mine's tailings storage facility…

Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:45 am

Burkina Faso junta to strengthen control over mining sector

Production sank 15% last year as the government battled a…

Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:39 am

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger

Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea…

Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:07 am

Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

Miners in South Africa are under pressure to find alternatives…

Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 9:50 am

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Morocco’s Managem takes 65% stake of Sudan’s Gabagba Gold mine

Extension plans are expected to cost up and related to $250-million to increase output to 200 000 oz.

Reuters | March 17, 2021 | 7:52 am

Swiss refiner says it can verify gold’s origin to combat illegal supply

Technique takes samples of gold from a mine or supplier and creates a complex chemical and physical blueprint for the material against which subsequent shipments can be checked.

Reuters | March 17, 2021 | 7:45 am

High-flying platinum stocks set to extend Johannesburg gains

The blistering pace of gains that has pushed South African platinum stocks to the highest in more than 12 years looks likely to be sustained.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2021 | 6:11 am

What countries will fight over when green energy dominates

A growing number of research organizations, universities and governments have started gaming out the gritty geopolitical implications of a globe dominated by green energy.

Bloomberg News | March 16, 2021 | 5:06 am

Sudan to reopen gold mines once linked to warlord’s family

The North Darfur mines, which once produced a third of the nation’s gold, were handed over to the government in May 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 6:24 am

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 14, 2021 | 7:29 am

Congo Republic signs deal on revoked iron ore licenses with Sangha Mining

Sangha Mining said it will invest $10 billion to develop the projects.

Reuters | March 13, 2021 | 8:24 pm

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline; Tesla gets involved in New Caledonia mine to secure nickel supply; Newmont to buy GT Gold for $311 million; Sibanye calls for mega-merger with AngloGold, Gold Fields

MINING.com Editor | March 12, 2021 | 1:32 pm

Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine

The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 12, 2021 | 9:09 am

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