Africa Top Stories

Iamgold answers to US firm pushing for board reshuffle

RCF Management LLC, which has 5.2% stake in Iamgold, said on Tuesday there was “an urgent need” for a board overhaul.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2022 | 4:09 am

Vale closed its eyes to corruption allegations, says Steinmetz

Billionaire claims the Brazilian mining giant was well aware of…

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2022 | 8:36 am

Vast Resources pulls out of deal to buy Botswana’s Ghaghoo diamond mine

Ghaghoo was estimated in 2014 to have a resource of…

Reuters | February 1, 2022 | 7:41 am

Iamgold loses another top executive, shareholder revolts

Chairman Don Charter retired on January 29, only two weeks…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2022 | 6:19 am

Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism

Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2022 | 3:37 am

Anglo American boosted by strong precious metals

BMO, Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets said Anglo remained their top pick among global miners.

Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:18 am

Barrick opposes Sokimo’s sale of interest in Kibali

Sokimo can’t sell or transfer its shares in the mine without the approval of both Barrick and its JV partner AngloGold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 9:10 am

Warning – That’s not a buying opportunity in gold

Gold and silver are likely to move higher shortly.

Przemyslaw Radomski for Sunshine Profits | February 19, 2020 | 5:00 pm

Lucapa reveals positive results from Lulo diamond project

The first stream bulk samples excavated had resulted in the recovery of 45 diamonds weighing 30.3 ct.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 12:31 pm

Namibia expects economy to grow in 2020 driven by the mining sector

Diamond mining is the largest taxpayer in Namibia and generates 20% of the country's export earnings.

Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 10:13 am

South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund

Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline.

Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 9:23 am

Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound

Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019.

Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 7:29 am

IAMGOLD reports 2019 attributable reserves of 16.7 million ounces

Reserves decreased by 6% to 16.7 million ounces.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2020 | 3:10 pm

Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid fees

Those who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:51 am

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