Africa Top Stories

Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa

The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2022 | 3:51 am

Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

ITSCI is a private sector scheme monitoring tin, tantalum and…

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 2:42 pm

Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices

New report says China now imports half its heavy rare…

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 2:26 pm

How green material producers, buyers can capture the green premiums

Transforming the metals and mining, building materials, and plastics industries…

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 11:57 am

Mali industrial gold output at risk of missing targets, says ministry

Output remains below the 47.1 tonnes produced by this time…

Reuters | October 29, 2022 | 10:32 am

Sibanye-Stillwater posts record Q3 profit on higher metals prices

Group EBITDA soared 182% to $922 million in the quarter ended September, compared with a year earlier.

Reuters | October 29, 2020 | 9:15 am

First Quantum sees no negative impact from potential Zambia default – CFO

Zambia was struggling with its ballooning debt before the pandemic and looks headed for a messy and protracted default.

Reuters | October 29, 2020 | 9:02 am

How mining can affect food security in Africa

Mining and other extractive industries can have a significant impact upon a local population's food security.

Rob Tyson - Mining International | October 29, 2020 | 6:00 am

Robex Resources’ Nampala mine in Mali goes solar

The Canadian miner partnered with Vivo Energy to build a hybrid production and supply project on-site.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 29, 2020 | 5:25 am

Barrick’s Mark Bristow on building a license to operate

Bristow said the main driver behind having a strong license to operate is that mining companies are “stewards of national assets.”

Trish Saywell - The Northern Miner | October 28, 2020 | 2:29 pm

South Africa needs $11bn to help transition from coal, study says

South Africa is almost entirely dependent on coal for electricity.

Bloomberg News | October 28, 2020 | 12:56 pm

China Moly boosts Q3 cobalt output by 21%

China Moly's annual production target for cobalt was set at 14,000-17,000 tonnes.

Reuters | October 28, 2020 | 10:42 am

Nordgold submits off-market bid for Cardinal in takeover war

It is supplementing its A$1-per-share bid with an off-market offer of equal value in an effort to defeat Shandong Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2020 | 7:39 am

Gem Diamonds back in the black on higher prices

Gem Diamonds reduced its net debt by $6.6 million in the July-September quarter, ending the period with $1.1 million in cash.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2020 | 5:53 am

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