Africa Top Stories

Congo’s move to control artisanal cobalt is double-edged

The new monopoly could smooth out periodic air-pockets in the supply chain, but the temptation to use its market power to support prices during periods of low-growth demand may prove irresistible.

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:09 am

South African miners keen to start generating their own power

Miners could bring up to 1,500 MW of generating capacity…

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 7:32 am

Now is the right time to invest in renewables – report

High commodity prices should prompt miners to take care of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2020 | 6:10 am

Banro dangling Congo gold mine to best bidder

The Canadian miner is open to selling Namoya, its only…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 3:58 am

Sibanye-Stillwater doubts it will become owner of world’s deepest gold mine

AngloGold is selling the asset, its last operation in South…

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 9:16 am

Mick Davis tells investors to stay away from coal, Africa

When asked about how much lower commodities prices will dive this year, Davis said he thought they were close to hitting rock bottom.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2015 | 8:30 am

BHP yields to pressure and low prices, halts iron ore expansion

The company has become the first big miner to delay a planned output expansion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2015 | 3:15 am

Lucara Diamond unearths 342-carat rock at its mine in Botswana

The gem will be sold along with two other greater than 100 carat diamonds, also recovered at Lucara's Karowe mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2015 | 7:00 am

Scientists reveal diamond bearing rocks more common than originally thought

A team of Australian scientists have, for the first time, identified the exact source of diamond-bearing rocks known as orangeites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 9:55 am

It’s official: Zambia scales back mining royalties to 9%

The announced changes will be effective on July 1, once parliament has approved them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 7:50 am

‘Perfect’ 100-carat diamond goes under Sotheby’s hammer

The flawless, 100-carat diamond could fetch up to $25 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer in New York on Tuesday

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 6:35 am

One year-old Kibali mine already looks to its future

The ongoing search for additional reserve ounces at Kibali will secure its future as a long-life mine and one of Africa’s largest gold producers, Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow said.

Randgold Resources | April 20, 2015 | 4:36 am

Irish Kenmare sends S. African miners in Mozambique home over xenophobia

The decision follows a similar move by Sasol, which repatriated Friday 340 of its employees working on projects in the Southeast Africa nation for their own safety.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 3:25 am

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

Frik Els | April 17, 2015 | 1:27 pm

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