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Randgold’s Kibali mine ramp-up on track for 600 ounces a year

Work still continues on the development of its underground operation and second hydropower plant.

Randgold Resources | July 20, 2015 | 5:53 am

Lucara gets $69 million from first diamond sale, amid tough market conditions

The star of the show was a 341.9 carat diamond —unveiled in April —, which sold for $20.55 million

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2015 | 4:11 am

The world’s highest grade gold mines

Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.

Vladimir Basov | July 16, 2015 | 10:11 am

Anglo American to write down up to $4bn on weak commodity prices

This would be second multi-billion dollar impairment charge Anglo takes this year on its coal and iron ore assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 8:40 am

Graham Briggs to retire as the CEO of Harmony Gold

A geologist by training, the 62 year old executive has been with the company for 20 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 6:04 am

Zambia mining industry says new rules to scare investors, deter local processing

The Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider its decision to hike corporate income tax rate on mineral processing from 30% to 35%, which came in effect July 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 3:18 am

Prepare for flood of copper concentrate

New data by International Copper Study Group predicts copper mine output will grow 5.7 million tonnes by 2018 as Peru, Zambia and Mexico ramp up production.

Frik Els | July 15, 2015 | 12:25 pm