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Glencore bets on South Africa as Ramaphosa promises revival

As the company’s former business partner and new President Cyril Ramaphosa promises an economic recovery, Glencore is reaping profits.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2018 | 11:41 am

De Beers just sold 34 million rough diamonds more than last year

The $575-million figure represents a 6% increase from the $541m obtained in the same period last year and 3.7% higher than the $554m it sold last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2018 | 7:39 am

Jindal Steel South Africa units file for business protection

South African units of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. filed for a local form of bankruptcy protection known as business rescue this month.

Bloomberg News | June 25, 2018 | 12:35 pm

Mauritian exchange sees $6.5 bn gold trading in five years

Part of the Indian Ocean island nation’s plan to become a financial gateway to Africa.

Bloomberg News | June 25, 2018 | 10:25 am

Lithium demand from battery makers to almost double by 2027

Strong demand growth will be largely focused on high-grade lithium, according to research firm Roskill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2018 | 8:15 am

No resolution yet for Acacia Mining tax row with Tanzania’s Gov’t

Barrick, which has been negotiating on Acacia’s behalf for over a year, had said it would deliver a deal for Acacia’s board to vote on by the end of June, but now says talks are ongoing and it has backed away from setting a new deadline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2018 | 3:39 am

Workers protest at Newmont Ghana’s operation

The US-based miner, however, cannot directly negotiate wages and other benefits with its subcontractor’s employees.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 24, 2018 | 11:05 am

South Africa mine lobby is said to plan free carry challenge

The Minerals Council “will make a comprehensive submission” to the Department of Mineral Resources and participate fully in a summit planned for July.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2018 | 11:48 am

Asanko, Gold Fields $185 million-venture in Ghana gets the green light

Miners area are teaming up to develop one of Ghana’s newest gold mine, the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM), located in the Ashanti Region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2018 | 3:20 am

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