Trafigura’s Congo artisanal cobalt project to end, replaced by industrial mining

Tharisa would join Karo Resources, founded by mining entrepreneur Loucas Pouroulis, in building the mine.

Sibanye had net debt of 23.7 billion rand ($1.9 billion) at the end of December.

The company, which began operations a year ago, said the move seeks to strengthen its communication with key stake holders and consumers.

Gold mining giants in Ghana such as Newmont, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti welcome new government tests to certify the value of their exports.

Regulations to implement the new code are due to be signed into law next week.

The South African gold producer is setting aside pursuit of new acquisitions for a year as it focuses on its existing operations and nearby prospects instead, the bullion producer's chief executive told Reuters late on Tuesday.

While the global mining industry is quickly becoming more digitally mature, that transformation continues to focus on productivity and profitability, rather than on much needed innovation, a new study shows.

The white octahedron of "top clarity" is the largest gem quality diamond and fourth largest stone ever recovered at the company's Gahcho Kué mine, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Neighboring Guinea is now China’s largest supplier of bauxite after overtaking Australia in 2017.