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Zambia to choose buyer for Vedanta unit in July, Lungu says

The company is also considering whether to appeal a decision earlier on Thursday to reject Vedanta’s request to be joined to the liquidation proceedings.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2019 | 3:18 pm

Rio Tinto looks at developing Simandou again — report

It's mulling options to develop the giant iron ore deposit…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2019 | 9:45 am

Gem Diamonds exits Botswana with $5.4m Ghaghoo mine sale

The buyer, local company Pro Civil, is assuming the environmental…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2019 | 4:20 am

Zambian president expects to find buyer for Vedanta unit by July

The government received expressions of interest for the unit, Konkola…

Bloomberg News | June 19, 2019 | 1:58 pm

Jervois completes M2 Cobalt buyout, expands into Uganda

Acquiring M2 Cobalt gives Jervois access to the historical Kilembe…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 19, 2019 | 12:22 pm

Miners strike at Lonmin mine in South Africa after worker shot dead

Today's death sparked fears of a repeat of last year’s violent unrest that left dozens of deaths and effectively shut down the country's platinum belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 12:02 pm

Gaddafi’s gold, diamond billions ‘found in South Africa’

The dictator's assets, which by some accounts could top $80 billion, are stashed in bank accounts and vaults around the world.

Frik Els | June 2, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Sudan to produce 50 tonnes of gold, maybe more this year

Country's mining minister said it would increase its output from 42 tonnes last year.

Kerry Hall | May 31, 2013 | 9:42 pm

Zimbabwe to reverse ‘outrageous’ mining fees

Zimbabwe's law allow ministers to pass regulations that do not need to be approved by Parliament first, but within two months the Parliamentary Legal Committee has to make a ruling on their constitutionality.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2013 | 3:40 pm

Workers strike at Glencore Xstrata chrome mines in South Africa

Glencore Xstrata operations are down at three locations.

Kerry Hall | May 30, 2013 | 6:01 pm

Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over

Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2013 | 4:04 pm