June 15, 2018 South Africa’s new mining charter to credit past black deals The charter produced in 2017, drafted by previous Minerals Minister Mosebenzi Zwane, threatened as many as 100,000 jobs.
June 15, 2018 S.Africa’s draft law proposes 30 pct black ownership for mining firms within 5 years Agreeing a new version of the charter is seen as instrumental to securing further investment in the mining sector.
June 15, 2018 Glencore’s great game is avoiding US sanctions: Chris Bryant Glencore says its subsidiaries will pay Gertler what he’s owed, only the funds will be transferred in euros and U.S. citizens won’t be involved.
June 15, 2018 Glencore settles legal row with former partner over Congo royalties The Swiss firm will make mining royalty payments to Dan Gertler in euros so that it doesn’t fall foul of US sanctions, which were placed on the Israeli billionaire last…
June 14, 2018 Congo miner Gecamines plans to renegotiate with foreign partners Heavily in debt and with dwindling output, Gecamines has long complained about its joint venture terms.
June 14, 2018 Congo plans to start $13.9 bn hydropower project this year The plant would form part of a larger Grand Inga hydropower complex spanning the Congo River.
June 14, 2018 South Africa’s Sibanye confirms all five missing miners’ dead Sibanye-Stillwater has recovered the body of the fifth and final missing mine worker after a three-day search.
June 14, 2018 Nevsun extends life of its Bisha mine in Eritrea until the end of 2022 Decision gives 18 months more than planned to the operation, which would result in additional production of 470 million pounds of zinc and 52 million pounds of copper during that…
June 13, 2018 Petra Diamonds secures $170 million to help lower debt Shareholders approved the discounted rights issue at a special meeting in London held Wednesday.
June 13, 2018 Tharisa expands Zimbabwe exposure with $4.5 million platinum deal It gives the company access to 23,903 hectares of land in the country Great Dyke, which has a potential for 96 million ounces of platinum and palladium.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
