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Zambia mining firms seek government relief amid coronavirus

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has submitted a broad three-phase economic plan to the government.

Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 8:33 am

Glencore takes giant Congo cobalt mine private

Shares in Toronto-listed Katanga Mining surged 113% after the announcement.

Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 4:28 am

Petra moves towards $650 million debt restructuring

The company announced in February it was looking at strategic…

Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 4:00 am

Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic

The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 3:43 am

Shanta Gold produces 20,167 ounces in Q1

The company also reported that is on track to meet…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2020 | 12:51 pm

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Five miners rescued in Tanzania after 41 days trapped underground

They survived by eating roots, cockroaches and frogs, and drinking drips of muddy groundwater.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2015 | 9:15 am

Paragon Diamonds halts trading on capital, financial position woes

The Africa-focused miner needs funding to complete the acquisition of the Mothae project and to repay short-term debts, including £500,000 due this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2015 | 2:51 am

Platinum, palladium prices tank as investors flee

CHARTS: South Africans can't liquidate ETF holdings fast enough, sending platinum to fresh 7-year low and palladium down 20% within only two weeks.

Frik Els | November 13, 2015 | 4:03 pm

Semafo costs approaching $600 all in

Shares in Montreal-based producer jump after strong operational results at its Burkina Faso gold mine, progress on feasibility for flagship project.

Frik Els | November 12, 2015 | 3:53 pm

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye

With the changes, Anglo’s chief Mark Cutifani is trying to turn around the company’s fortunes following years during which it has underperformed its peers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2015 | 8:20 am

Lonmin sees salvation, launches $407m rights issue at only 1 pence per share

The company has priced its $407 million share sale at a discount of 94% as it fights for survival after a near-collapse in the commodity's price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 4:17 am

Twice-defeated disclosure bills given new life with Liberal majority

John McKay is optimistic.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 9, 2015 | 2:18 am

Randgold profit tumbles despite record gold production

The firm, debt-free despite current market conditions, mined a record 305,288 ounces in the third quarter, up from 299,320 a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2015 | 4:56 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

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