Africa Top Stories

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 4:03 am

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised…

Frik Els | February 4, 2020 | 2:16 pm

Botswana to accelerate $4 billion coal-to-liquid refinery project — minister

The government also expected to finalize power purchase agreements this…

Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 8:56 am

The race is on for iron ore riches buried under an African jungle

For years, the massive iron deposits under Guinea’s mountainous jungle…

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2020 | 8:47 am

Glencore’s 2019 cobalt up, copper down; share price rises

Glencore's 2019 copper output fell 6% and battery mineral cobalt…

Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 7:32 am

Old Nova Scotia tin mine could resume production in a few years

Avalon Rare Metals expects to publish the project's Preliminary Economic Assessment by the end of the month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2015 | 3:06 am

Lonmin may shut down if shares sale flunks

The radical decision would make of the platinum producer the biggest casualty of the ongoing commodity rout that is hurting miners worldwide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2015 | 6:45 am

Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it for 18 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2015 | 3:16 am

Chile’s Codelco lays off over 4,000 workers

The drastic move makes of Codelco the mining company that has let go the highest amount of workers in Chile since copper prices began their decline over a year ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2015 | 10:00 am

DMCC hosts 2nd Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 in Dubai

Over 35 industry leaders and over 150 delegates in attendance at the MEGJF including Damas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Dhamani and Fabergé

DMCC | November 2, 2015 | 10:33 am

Gangs battle over abandoned gold mines in South Africa

At least 1.6-million people live in informal settlements around Johannesburg, many of them on or near mine waste sites, plagued by illegal miners and controlled by armed bands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2015 | 8:35 am