Africa Top Stories

Vast Resources to sign diamonds joint venture deal in Zimbabwe

London-listed Vast Resources will join new entrants like Russia's Alrosa as well as unlisted Chinese firm Anjin Investments.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 8:16 am

Tech companies join forces to promote ethical sourcing of minerals

A blockchain and an ethical sourcing platform are working to…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 11, 2019 | 6:15 am

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2019 | 4:00 am

Vedanta to shut down Skorpion zinc operations Namibia for four months

Skorpion expected to produce around 90,000 tonnes of zinc last…

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 12:51 pm

Zambia owes major mining firms $215 million in tax refunds

The government planned to meet the affected mining companies and…

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:14 am

BHP Billiton ready to offload Guinea iron ore stake

World's No. 1 steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, said to be the most likely buyer of BHP's stake in Mount Nimba.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2014 | 7:12 pm

Paragon Diamonds interest in Lemphane increased to 100%

Paragon will now hold 80% of the equity in the project, together with the Government of Lesotho holding 20%.

Julienne Bay | May 12, 2014 | 7:01 pm

True Gold completes water infrastructure in Burkina Faso

The reservoir will provide sufficient water for the Vancouver-based junior company’s construction and operational needs, as well as for local communities in Burkina Faso.

Julienne Bay | May 12, 2014 | 6:51 pm

Lonmin profit hurt by platinum strike, two workers reportedly killed

The the world’s third-largest platinum producer said first-half operating earnings have dropped by almost two-thirds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2014 | 11:18 am

Striking Implats miners to vote on wages; AMCU rejects latest offer

The vote would involve miners who are willing to take part and inquire whether they wanted to return to work.

Julienne Bay | May 9, 2014 | 3:03 pm

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 7:02 pm

Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman

Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 11:30 am

BSGR files notice of dispute over lost Guinea mining rights

BSGR denied any laws were broken and accused president Conde and his allies of attempting to steal BSGR’s assets.

Julienne Bay | May 7, 2014 | 8:02 pm

Putin punishes platinum, palladium prices

Russia produces more than half of global palladium and Western sanctions were threatening supply, but Putin now appears to be taking a softer line.

Frik Els | May 7, 2014 | 7:55 pm

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