Africa Top Stories

Iamgold appoints independent directors, new chair to board

The gold miner has reached a deal with an investor seeking changes at the top.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2022 | 7:00 am

Sibanye gold miners to strike over pay until wage demands met

Sibanye’s Beatrix, Driefontein and Kloof mines employ about 31,000 workers.

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2022 | 2:35 pm

Royal Bafokeng recommends shareholders accept Impala’s offer

If the shareholders tender their shares, then it would end…

Reuters | February 11, 2022 | 9:58 am

Copper price retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking

"There's a general cooling of the economy in China. Infrastructure…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 11, 2022 | 8:09 am

Goldman sees copper price “breakout”, risk of “extreme scarcity episode”

New report says 2021 deficit, “open-ended decline” of mining supply…

Frik Els | February 11, 2022 | 5:30 am

Women break the mould at Burkina Faso gold mines

Hounde gold mine has 111 women in jobs like blasting rocks or driving heavy vehicles.

Reuters | March 4, 2020 | 9:41 am

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2020 | 8:11 am

Tomra opens regional headquarters in South Africa

Tomra’s new 1,800-sq.-metre facility includes offices, a warehouse and training and meeting rooms.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 3, 2020 | 2:48 pm

PDAC: ‘M&A is back,’ says Barrick’s Catherine Raw

Last year was the busiest year for mergers and acquisitions in the precious metals sector since 2010.

Northern Miner Staff | March 3, 2020 | 1:42 pm

70% of miners say new business models needed

KPMG report found the industry needs greater transparency and more responsible mining practices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2020 | 12:24 pm

Danakali done first phase of Eritrea potash project

It takes the company a step closer to the construction phase of Colluli and then into production in 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2020 | 5:52 am

Zimbabwe almost triples salaries for mine workers

The union had initially sought a 67% increase for its lowest-paid members.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2020 | 10:06 am

AJN yields to Barrick pressure, won’t buy into Kibali mine

The Canadian junior won't proceed with a plan to purchase a 10% stake in Congo's biggest gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2020 | 3:51 am

Shanta Gold releases full year results, stock drops

The company produced 84,506 ounces of gold, above 2019 guidance of 80,000 ounces.

MINING.com Staff Writer | February 28, 2020 | 2:47 pm

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