Africa Top Stories

Africa’s graphite exports to China rise by 170% in H1 2019

Leading the way is Mozambique, which exported 100 kt through the first six months of 2019, 82% of which went to China.

Jackson Chen | August 29, 2019 | 10:49 am

Sierra Leoneans sue government for alleged environmental failings at diamond mine

The complaint follows a lawsuit filed by the residents against…

Reuters | August 29, 2019 | 9:50 am

Sibanye-Stillwater in talks over AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine

AngloGold said in May that it would review divestment options…

Reuters | August 29, 2019 | 9:16 am

Talks on Guinea’s iron ore advance, BHP nears deal on Nimba

BHP has also tried for years to sell its stake…

Reuters | August 29, 2019 | 9:02 am

Desert Gold to acquire Altus gold projects in Mali

The acquisition would increase the size of the company's contiguous…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 29, 2019 | 6:00 am

B2Gold to acquire African-focused junior in US$63 million all-stock deal

"Our team has looked at many projects over the last several years"

Michael Allan McCrae | October 28, 2013 | 10:42 pm

Zambia restores 10% tax on unprocessed copper exports

Now the duty is on all semi-processed base metals, including copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2013 | 4:56 pm

Asanko’s Esaase Gold project fully funded with $150m debt facility

Asanko's vision is to become a mid-tier gold mining company.

Marketwired | October 26, 2013 | 3:11 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

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