Africa Top Stories

Australia’s Resolute Mining shuts down roaster at Syama gold mine

The roaster, which the company says is a crucial part of its sulfide processing circuit at the gold mine, was taken offline due to a crack in the main external shell.

Reuters | October 9, 2019 | 4:13 pm

Zambia’s KCM smelter shut down earlier than planned after leak

Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian…

Reuters | October 9, 2019 | 10:10 am

Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really?

Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues…

Reuters | October 8, 2019 | 3:50 pm

BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning

The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2019 | 10:58 am

China tightens grip on Ivanhoe’s massive congo copper project

The deal ups Zijin’s holding to 13.88% from 9.8% and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2019 | 9:08 am

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am

Roxgold’s Burkina Faso drilling hits more insane grades

Stock is up 6% on Tuesday after regional drilling returns 226.8gpt gold over 3.1m including 442gpt over 1.6 metres.

Frik Els | May 6, 2014 | 5:51 pm

Lucara increases credit facility to $50 million

Lucara has discovered rare diamonds in the past, including a 9.46-carat blue diamond that fetched $4.5 million in 2012.

Julienne Bay | May 6, 2014 | 5:43 pm

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm

South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output

Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Platinum jumps on deficit forecast

Strike enters 14th week: 600,000oz platinum lost already and another 300,000oz projected even after labour action ends according to new GFMS survey.

Frik Els | May 2, 2014 | 8:11 pm

One of the largest gold mines in Africa opens

Kibali will rank as one of the largest gold mines in Africa when in full production, expecting to produce an average of 600,000 ounces of gold per annum over the first twelve years of its life.

Julienne Bay | May 2, 2014 | 8:07 pm