Zimbabwe bans riverbed mining to protect water sourcesSince 2011, the southern African country has allowed large scale and mechanical alluvial mining which has resulted in water pollution.Bloomberg News | August 20, 2024 | 10:44 am
Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am
VIDEO: There’s a “disconnect between junior equity prices and the gold price” — Gold Fields CEO CEO Mark Fraser said one of the challenges in the…Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 11:22 am
BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem The biggest producers all want to increase copper output to take advantage of rising demand for electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers. Bloomberg News | April 28, 2024 | 11:22 am
BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected. Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Alpha drill results expand gold zones at Kerkasha project in Eritrea The Kerkasha site holds four Italian gold mines dating from the 1890 to 1941 colonial period. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:43 am
Glencore mulls mining investments in Nigeria It's especially interested in nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals, provided the government guarantees a stable business environment. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 5:33 am
Implats weighs 3,900 job cuts in South Africa as price rout takes toll Job losses are hot-button issues in the lead-up to the May 29 election. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:27 am
Anglo American Platinum appoints Naidoo as CFO Naidoo has been acting CFO since October 2023. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:23 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am
Newcore hikes Enchi gold project value 75% on higher forecast output, bullion price The NPV of the Enchi gold project in Ghana has increased by three quarters over the prior 2021 assessment. Henry Lazenby | April 25, 2024 | 2:39 pm
Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm