Liberia ministry says two killed in mine collapseOfficials say around 50 people were missing following the incident.Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 9:05 am
Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut planInvestor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 6:18 am
South African union wins case on covid-19 safetyUnion said it had won a court case against the…Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 8:56 am
Russia’s Alrosa quarterly sales up 45% Rough diamonds sales rose to 7.1 million carats in October through December. This compares with 4.9 million carats of sales in the third quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2016 | 2:59 am
Current mining downturn not a ‘normal’ one — Moody’s The ratings agency expects physical supply/demand imbalance to widen further, leaving miners in extremely weak conditions. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2016 | 3:50 am
Anglo American Platinum full-year loss to hit over $850 million Only last month, the South African miner announced it was postponing all investment in new or replacement capacity until at least 2017 Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2016 | 8:00 am
Stellar Diamonds just found a big rock at its Guinea project The discovery of the 55-carat diamond confirms the presence of large stones in the area, said the company. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2016 | 5:15 am
Four killed in Rustenburg platinum mine fire Four miners have died in an underground fire in a platinum mine, the Impala group said in a statement. Times Live South Africa | January 24, 2016 | 2:55 pm
Moody’s puts 175 energy and mining firms on review as low prices bite Top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Vale and Anglo American are among the firms at risk of rating downgrade. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 3:50 am
Canada’s Nevsun defends itself against abuse allegations in Eritrea Should foreigners who allege human rights abuses against a Canadian company operating in a foreign land have their case heard in a Canadian court? News 1130 | January 22, 2016 | 1:49 am
Randgold’s Tongon mine to build on benefits of capital projects Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow said the mine’s expansion and upgrade projects had now been completed. Randgold Resources | January 21, 2016 | 12:24 am
De Beers lowers diamond prices to boost sales In a fresh attempt to counter weakening demand, the diamond giant is said to have cut prices by as much as 7% at the Jan. 18 sale. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 9:11 am