Harmony Gold reports fatality at Mponeng mineMponeng is the deepest shaft in the world, with a depth of 3,891 metres.Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 9:07 am
BHP CEO flies to South Africa to push $39 billion takeoverBHP’s team aims to engage with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration…Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:02 am
Barrick CEO ‘can’t see any reason’ for in-person annual meetingsLast year's in-person meeting included a heated exchange between CEO…Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 10:33 am
Impala Platinum considers mine closures after profit slump Decisions to mothball loss-making operations could be made within the next six months. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 7:00 am
Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume. Henry Lazenby | February 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm
Harmony Gold to pay record interim dividend, extend life of Mponeng mine The miner will extend Mponeng’s life from seven to 20 years. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 9:41 am
Positive under-the-radar trends for mining in Africa in 2024 The continent hosts more than half the planet’s platinum group metal, manganese and cobalt reserves – vital for certain battery storage technologies. Andrew van Zyl | February 28, 2024 | 7:51 am
Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm
Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 10:29 am
Anglo spinoff breeds fish to restock rivers after massive toxic spill A project funded by Thungela has begun repopulating a river system with fish after a catastrophic spill from a coal mine. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 8:22 am
South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots The 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens back to the start of his storied career nearly half a century ago. Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 9:23 am
What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery. Paul Zimnisky | February 25, 2024 | 6:45 am