Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid feesThose who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost.Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:51 am
Billionaire Sawiris hopes to join Egypt gold rush as rules easedCountry to announce its first exploration tender in about three…Bloomberg News | February 18, 2020 | 9:57 am
More heads to roll at Glencore this yearThe news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 5:45 am
Fresh iron ore price plunge Iron ore price falls more than 2% on Monday bringing 2015 losses to 25%. Next stop $45 a tonne says new report. Frik Els | March 30, 2015 | 12:05 pm
De Beers making it harder for diamond dealers to join supply chain The move seeks to direct gems to the most financially sound purchasers and make the business more transparent. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 9:00 am
Peregrine Diamonds acquires Botswana-based explorer The deal gives Peregrine access to eight prospecting licences in the African country. MINING.com Editor | March 30, 2015 | 8:59 am
Randgold considers acquisitions amid gold mining industry crunch CEO Mark Bristow said the current squeeze on the gold sector has created growth opportunities. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 8:10 am
BHP wants strikes to be ‘last resource’ for workers The mining giant has also asked for local laws to be flexible enough to keep pace with other countries. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 4:00 am
Barrick to keep operating Zambia Lumwana mine Zambian government rethinking steep royalty hikes that went into effect on January 1. Frik Els | March 27, 2015 | 2:31 pm
Allana Potash sold to Israel Chemicals for $137 million The deal aims to speed up development of Allana’s promising Danakil potash project, in northeast Ethiopia. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2015 | 8:51 am
PHOTOS: Black market gold Email offer with pics of "perennial supply" of "superior quality" bars and dust. Seems legit... Frik Els | March 26, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Congo’s planned mining code changes ‘too risky’: miners The country's Chamber of Mines says the new code would send the mining industry back by at least 10 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2015 | 9:16 am