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Endeavour pours first gold at Ity CIL project

The company has poured its first dore bar from its Ity carbon-in-leach project four months earlier than planned and under budget.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 19, 2019 | 1:57 pm

Russia ban, Fiat Chrysler drive palladium price to new record high

The precious metal is up nearly 90% since August.

Frik Els | March 19, 2019 | 5:20 am

Anglo American floats solar farm on tailings at Los Bronces

This pilot project is expected to generate 150 MWh/year from…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 18, 2019 | 3:05 pm

Russian diamond miner Alrosa wants controlling stake to mine in Zimbabwe

Alrosa will assess Zimbabwe's diamond reserves over the next six…

Reuters | March 18, 2019 | 10:30 am

Tanzania sets up mineral trading centres to curb illegal gold exports

Tanzania has ordered all mineral-producing regions in the East African…

Reuters | March 18, 2019 | 10:17 am

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Kumba Iron declares force majeure in South Africa

The 40 million tonnes a year Sishen mine only has enough stockpiles for a week.

Frik Els | October 8, 2012 | 10:18 pm

Ruling party aligned union losing grip on South Africa mining

NUM's diminishing influence – blamed in part on its political affiliations and its perceived closeness to big business – is most striking at Impala Platinum's Rustenberg mine where its enrollment has dropped to 13% from 70% before.

Frik Els | October 8, 2012 | 8:18 pm

Aquarius Platinum dives upon CEO’s sudden departure

Shares in Aquarius Platinum have plunged in the wake of the sudden departure of its CEO Stuart Murray.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 9:59 am

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South African mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 3:00 pm

Gold mining to drive Burkina Faso’s growth but companies at risk

The West African nation of Burkina Faso is forecasting its gold industry will boost growth next year, but the latest report from UK-based think-tank Exclusive Analysis, warns of increasing risks of kidnap and collateral harm by Islamist groups spreading from northern Mali.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 12:58 pm

West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot

West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 2:02 am

AngloGold Ashanti faces health-related negligence charges

Thirty-one former South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) miners are taking the company to court, accusing its executives of health-related negligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2012 | 4:00 pm

Shanghai PE firm makes $850 million bid for Discovery Metals

A Shanghai-based private equity firm is pursuing a USD$847 million takeover bid for Botswana-focused Discovery Metals (ASX:DML).

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 7:01 am

South Africa’s wildcat strikes reach Harmony Gold

South Africa's third-largest gold producer after AngloGold and Gold Fields Ltd., Harmony Gold Ltd. (JSE:HAR), said Wednesday that workers at its Kusasalethu mine embarked on a strike.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 5:44 pm

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