Africa Top Stories

US Treasury sanctions one of Africa’s biggest gold refiners

Alain Goetz and his African Gold Refinery were sanctioned for allegedly contributing to conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2022 | 8:23 am

Rio Tinto ends force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals project

The company had declared a force majeure in 2021, after…

Reuters | March 18, 2022 | 7:41 am

5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now?

Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and…

Frik Els | March 17, 2022 | 11:27 am

VW joins sustainable mining initiative to boost scrutiny

Other carmaker members of IRMA include General Motors and Ford.

Reuters | March 17, 2022 | 7:47 am

Barrick’s Tanzania gold mine hit by new police abuse accusations

A corporate watchdog is alleging that local police are killing…

Bloomberg News | March 16, 2022 | 9:53 am

Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic

The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 3:43 am

Shanta Gold produces 20,167 ounces in Q1

The company also reported that is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of between 80,000 ounces and 85,000 ounces of gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2020 | 12:51 pm

Centamin keeps guidance, declares interim dividend

The gold miner has maintained its full year guidance of 510,000-540,000 oz following Q1 results.

Jackson Chen | April 21, 2020 | 9:53 am

Endeavour boss donates third of salary to fight covid-19

Other members of the management team have also committed to give a portion of their salaries for the next three months,

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2020 | 9:21 am

Wescoal says Eskom declares force majeure on coal supply agreements

The force majeure would apply from April 16 until one month after national lockdown has been completely lifted.

Reuters | April 21, 2020 | 8:31 am

Program to monitor Congo artisanal cobalt miners expanded

Partnership between RCS Global and the RMI will help the scheme grow from three sites to six this year, and to 12 or more by 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2020 | 6:10 am

Eskom notifies coal suppliers of potential force majeure on contracts

Company has put some of its generation units out of service because of the drop in demand.

Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 11:46 am

Glencore to reopen mines if deal with Zambian govt reached

The mines minister said the company is "fishing" for ways to lay off workers.

Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 11:35 am

Anglo American board donates portion of pay to covid-19 fight

Anglo American has already donated $25 million to covid-19 causes.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 11:33 am

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