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World Diamond Council advocates for Africa’s artisanal diamond miners at international forum
During her opening address at the 6th Forum of the Africa-Belgium Business Week, Marie-Chantal Kaninda, executive director of the World Diamond Council, told global...
Goldcorp shareholders approve Newmont’s $10B takeover offer
Goldcorp shareholders approved Newmont Mining Corp's $10 billion takeover offer on Thursday, removing one of the last remaining hurdles to create the world's largest...
Uganda seeks again to redevelop defunct Kilembe copper mine
The Uganda government is making another attempt to reopen a defunct copper mine estimated to contain 4 million tonnes of ore, it said on...
Iron ore prices shift structurally higher on Vale woes
Iron ore prices in China reached a record high on Tuesday as market participants wrestled two dilemmas, namely the likely temporary weather-related disruptions from...
Total launches full-field production on Angola ’ s Kaombo
French oil major Total said it started up production on the Kaombo Sul project located off the coast of Angola, in
a deal that should...
Lawyers urges DMR not to take Minerals Council court application lightly
Law firm Dentons partner Brandon Irsigler says the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) should not take the Minerals Council South Africa’s court application for a judicial review of Mining Charter 3 lightly, since...
Petra Diamonds shares jump on 425.1-carats discovery at Cullinan
Shares in Petra Diamonds (LON:PDL) jumped more than 8% on Friday after the miner announced it had dug up a 425.1 carat, D-colour, Type II gem...
Golden Star boosts Ghana gold resources despite depletion
Golden Star Resources(TSX: GSC; NYSE: GSS) has increased its overall reserves by 6%, net of mining depletion. It offset a loss in reserves at...
Madagascar emerging as global hub for battery-suitable graphite
If you haven’t seen the popular animated film franchise, you’d be forgiven for not knowing much about Madagascar, but that could be changing very...
South African mining charter challenge dents Ramaphosa plans
South African mining companies are challenging parts of a government charter aimed at redistributing the country’s mineral wealth, saying it will deter new investment...
Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans
Africa-focused Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI) has put plans to extend the life of its 75%-owned Liqhobong mine in Lesotho on the back burner, saying that current...
Bell tolls for gold mine that once powered South African economy
The final demise of South Africa’s gold industry came a step nearer on Wednesday with the announcement that Sibanye Gold Ltd. won’t extend the...
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