Africa Top Stories

S.Africa’s No. 1 investor backs local interest in gold M&As

Africa’s biggest fund manager and a key investor in South African gold companies said any consolidation in the sector must benefit the country as well as shareholders.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2021 | 8:22 am

B2Gold denied exploration permit renewal in Mali

The Canadian miner believes Menankoto is legally entitled to a…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2021 | 6:19 am

Ivanhoe to accelerate Phase 3 expansion at Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

Fast-tracking hydropower upgrades in the DRC is also a high-priority…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 30, 2021 | 6:07 am

Petra Diamonds delays release of probe into human rights

The diamond miner said it had obtained further information relating…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2021 | 3:46 am

Sumitomo says Ambatovy nickel project in Madagascar resumed March 23

Project had been shut since March last year due to…

Reuters | March 29, 2021 | 8:04 am

Scientists develop technique to reduce cost, environmental impact of mining precious metal

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame invented a new class of molecules whose shape and size enable them to capture and contain precious metal ions.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 10, 2018 | 5:00 am

Thomson Reuters publishes GFMS Platinum Group Metals Survey 2018

Are the dark days for platinum set to last?

Thomson Reuters | June 7, 2018 | 10:40 am

Cupric Canyon to start construction of Botswana copper mine in October

Sparsely-populated Botswana is the world's top diamond producer by value.

Reuters | June 7, 2018 | 10:20 am

Sibanye CEO says seismic events a fact of life for South Africa mines

Sibanye has faced strong criticism from unions, local media and the government after the earthquake at its Driefontein gold mine that killed the miners.

Reuters | June 7, 2018 | 9:38 am

Congo mining regulations to be signed into law on Friday — mines minister

Congo's prime minister wants to immediately implement the new mining code without any concessions to industry demands that key provisions be amended.

Reuters | June 7, 2018 | 4:00 am

Impala Platinum gives Zimbabwe almost half of its mining land

The miner's Zimbabwean subsidiary, Zimplats, has released 23,903 hectares of its mining claims to the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 8:52 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect

Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 7:50 am

South Africa’s Harmony raises $82 mln via share sale

The South African company, which competes with AngloGold , Gold Fields and Sibanye-Stillwater at home, sold 55 million new shares, or 15 percent stake, at 19.12 rand each, an 11.7 percent discount to the closing price on Tuesday.

Reuters | June 6, 2018 | 5:34 am

Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years

President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment, increasing production and securing higher government revenue.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 3:42 am

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