China’s top bauxite supplier set to boost output as rail startsGuinea, which has the world’s largest proven reserves of bauxite, is poised to expand production.Bloomberg News | June 17, 2021 | 9:00 am
CEO vacuum at AngloGold turns it into world’s worst mining stockShares of the world’s third-largest gold producer have dropped 30%…Bloomberg News | June 17, 2021 | 7:58 am
One of only four 1,000 carat-plus diamonds ever found dug up in BotswanaDeBeers-Botswana joint venture has recovered a 1,098 carat diamond from…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 8:50 am
Anglo American floats solar farm on tailings at Los Bronces This pilot project is expected to generate 150 MWh/year from 256 photovoltaic cells. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 18, 2019 | 3:05 pm
Russian diamond miner Alrosa wants controlling stake to mine in Zimbabwe Alrosa will assess Zimbabwe's diamond reserves over the next six months but would only start mining if it can take a majority stake in such a project. Reuters | March 18, 2019 | 10:30 am
Tanzania sets up mineral trading centres to curb illegal gold exports Tanzania has ordered all mineral-producing regions in the East African nation to set up government-controlled trading centres by the end of June. Reuters | March 18, 2019 | 10:17 am
Bristow taking Barrick helm aids talks, Tanzania AG Says A multibillion-dollar tax dispute between Barrick Gold Corp. and Tanzania's government could be resolved by May. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2019 | 9:37 am
De Beers, Botswana to expand world’s richest diamond mine The joint venture partners have awarded a $1.2-billion contract to extend the lifespan of their Jwaneng mine unit 2035. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 7:18 am
Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular A look at eight majors and juniors exploring for gold worldwide. Northern Miner Staff | March 17, 2019 | 11:42 am
Botswana’s Debswana targets diamond output of 24 million carats in 2019 Debswana lifted diamond output by 6% to a four-year high of 24.1 million carats in 2018. Reuters | March 15, 2019 | 10:06 am
South African court blocks mine union’s plan for industry-wide strike AMCU has been on strike at Sibanye-Stillwater's gold operations since mid-November in a pay dispute. Reuters | March 15, 2019 | 9:50 am
Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 8:58 am