Congo’s move to control artisanal cobalt is double-edged

The new monopoly could smooth out periodic air-pockets in the supply chain, but the temptation to use its market power to support prices during periods of low-growth demand may prove irresistible.

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:09 am

South African miners keen to start generating their own power

Miners could bring up to 1,500 MW of generating capacity online in the next few years.

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 7:32 am

Now is the right time to invest in renewables – report

High commodity prices should prompt miners to take care of their energy needs.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2020 | 6:10 am

Banro dangling Congo gold mine to best bidder

The Canadian miner is open to selling Namoya, its only remaining operation, at significant discount.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 3:58 am

Sibanye-Stillwater doubts it will become owner of world’s deepest gold mine

AngloGold is selling the asset, its last operation in South Africa, as it pursues higher returns elsewhere

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 9:16 am

Zambia-Vedanta row escalates, minister calls company “criminal”

Richard Musukwa, said Zambia needed African and international support to "make Vedanta pay."

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2020 | 9:15 am

Two die in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse, 20 trapped

The accident comes a year after at least 22 miners died near Kwekwe.

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 8:57 am

Harmony Gold Mining forecasts first-half profit

Production in the half-year, however, slipped 8% due to lower grade of metal it recovered.

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 6:29 am

Lucara finds unbroken 549-carat diamond, fourth-largest mined at Karowe

The Botswana mine has already produced six diamonds greater than 100 carats this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2020 | 3:45 am

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