Egyptian billionaire eyes mining opportunities at home with new lawInvestment in Egypt's vast mineral wealth has been stalled by what miners describe as some of the world's most discouraging terms.Reuters | August 26, 2019 | 12:22 pm
South African court denies Zambia leave to appeal in Vedanta caseVedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian…Reuters | August 23, 2019 | 9:20 am
No pot of gold for locals as China mines Sierra LeoneLike many African countries, Sierra Leone has courted foreign companies…Reuters | August 22, 2019 | 11:17 am
Gold miners not over the hump yet—report Whether there is more pain in store for the main gold players will be known next week, when third-quarter results start rolling out. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 4:13 pm
Friedland wants South Africa to be the ‘Silicon Valley’ for platinum In other words, he hopes to create a “Platinum Valley.” Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 12:15 pm
Prices and protests: gold miners’ war on two fronts Gold has dropped over $500/oz and protest movements against gold miners around the world, with the help of social media, have become more prominent. MINING.com Editor | October 14, 2013 | 11:57 pm
5,000 march against French uranium miner in Niger Areva's contract with the Niger government covering 4,500 tonnes per year is up for renegotiation. Frik Els | October 12, 2013 | 8:52 pm
Illegal miners pillage copper mine in Zambia Destroy $1.2 million driller. Ana Komnenic | October 12, 2013 | 7:52 pm
Gold price dive drags down mining stocks The gold price is now down more than 23% this year and the metal appears to be firmly in the grip of bears causing mayhem among gold mining stocks. Frik Els | October 11, 2013 | 11:55 pm
Gem Diamonds fetches over $12m for two of its Lesotho gems Since Gem Diamonds took control of the Letseng mine in 2006 the mine, it has produced four of the top 20 largest white gem quality rocks on record. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2013 | 7:43 pm
Copper output to spike, but surplus to remain ‘very modest’ After seven years of almost no growth, copper supply expansion is set to average over 4% through 2016, but the market surplus is likely to remain marginal. Frik Els | October 11, 2013 | 7:39 pm
Zimbabwe OK’s New Dawn’s indigenous ownership plan 'Plan of indigenisation' puts some company shares in Zimbabwean hands. Ana Komnenic | October 11, 2013 | 7:24 pm