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Ghana to launch ‘monster mines’ to boost gold production

The African nation will commission its first large-scale greenfield mine in more than a decade in November.

Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 9:25 am

Gem Diamonds unearths 129-carat stone at Letšeng mine in Lesotho

The diamond, recovered on August 23rd, is the 10th greater than…

Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 11:29 am

Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel project companies file restructuring plan

Sumitomo owns a 54.2% stake in the project companies.

Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 8:54 am

Senegal suspends mining to protect Faleme river

Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years…

Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 7:17 am

Video: “Productivity is lagging in Canadian mining industry” — former Vale Base Metals CEO

Mining veteran Deshnee Naidoo talks about the areas where she…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2024 | 1:03 pm

Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised $43 billion proposal

Anglo American stated that the new offer was "highly unattractive" for its shareholders.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 8:21 am

Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand

Demand for the metal in autocatalyst is expected to rise about 2% for the whole year.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 7:05 am

Platinum, palladium, rhodium prices seen down in 2024 despite deficit, Metals Focus says

Average prices are expected to fall this year compared with 2023 despite another year of structural deficit.

Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 6:53 am

Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid

Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.

Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 11:44 am

Sibanye seeks to loosen borrowing restrictions as earnings plunge

Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman said in the update that declining earnings could impact the company's debt covenants.

Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 9:23 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

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Ghana to launch ‘monster mines’ to boost gold production

Gem Diamonds unearths 129-carat stone at Letšeng mine in Lesotho

Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel project companies file restructuring plan

Senegal suspends mining to protect Faleme river

Video: “Productivity is lagging in Canadian mining industry” — former Vale Base Metals CEO

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Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised $43 billion proposal

Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand

Platinum, palladium, rhodium prices seen down in 2024 despite deficit, Metals Focus says

Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid

Sibanye seeks to loosen borrowing restrictions as earnings plunge

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

Lucara Diamond records strong quarter at Karowe mine

Montage Gold receives environmental OK for Koné project, mine permit expected in H2

Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal