Africa Top Stories

Tanzania targets 52% increase in mineral earnings in 2019-2020

Tanzania intends to collect 470.9 billion shillings ($205.5 million) from minerals in 2019-20, compared with a projected income of 310.6 billion shillings in the fiscal year ending June 30.

Bloomberg News | May 28, 2019 | 9:04 am

Sibanye, Lonmin merge to create world’s largest platinum miner

The deal also establishes the Sibanye-Stillwater Group as the world’s second-biggest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2019 | 4:00 am

At least nine illegal Zimbabwean miners die after mine collapse

At least nine illegal gold miners have died in Zimbabwe…

Reuters | May 27, 2019 | 9:41 am

Barrick’s bid for Acacia an “appropriate” and “elegant” solution to Tanzania woes — CEO

The $285-million takeover bid, considered by some analysts and Acacia’s…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2019 | 6:25 am

Danakali about to secure financing for potash project in Eritrea

Debt financing agreements worth $200 million could be finalized “any…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2019 | 3:54 am

Mozambique clashes intensify, but threat may be overblown

Rebel group Renamo is threatening to blow up infrastructure used by coal mines operated by Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto and Brazil's Vale.

Frik Els | October 25, 2013 | 5:43 pm

Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn

The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2013 | 12:24 pm

BHP chief on China, Nimba and Jansen strategy

BHP adopts a wait and see approach on African iron ore and Canadian potash project and counts on China for bulk of future growth.

Frik Els | October 24, 2013 | 8:08 pm

Pirates kidnap two from US oil ship on major commodities trade route

Off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea.

MINING.com Editor | October 24, 2013 | 7:59 pm

Angola’s diamond industry to regain record production levels —report

The country is also known for its significant gold and oil reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2013 | 5:31 pm

Global exploration budget to fall 29% by end of the year

Despite this year's financial woes, companies continued exploring in as many as 127 countries, especially on high- or medium-risk jurisdictions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2013 | 4:06 pm

Diamond values increase at Firestone mine in Lesotho

Company released results of independent analysis conducted over the past 22 months at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2013 | 12:42 pm

Investors pile back into gold stocks, Goldcorp up $2bn in a week

With positive sentiment returning to the gold market, investors took the chance to jump back into mining stocks.

Frik Els | October 22, 2013 | 9:11 pm

Mozambique opens game park to counter coal mines

Where 60% of land has been allocated to coal mining, Mozambique embarks on 350,000-hectare conservation effort.

Ana Komnenic | October 20, 2013 | 5:58 pm

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