Petra’s recently found blue diamond could fetch $15 million Viewings of the 20.08-carat diamond will run from November 1 to 7 at Petra’s marketing offices in Johannesburg. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2019 | 6:13 am
Fortescue confirms bid for vast Simandou iron ore deposit Société Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore's Winning, which is Guinea's biggest bauxite exporter, have also submitted offers. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2019 | 3:48 am
Platinum mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater begins business overhaul The miner is creating a new company to be listed in South Africa and the US, which will have recent acquisitions incorporated as subsidiaries. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 8:02 am
Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2019 | 4:37 am
Iamgold denies Rosebel mine halt, continues ramping up operations Operations were suspended for security reasons in early August after an incident involving police left an artisanal miner dead and some equipment damaged. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2019 | 8:56 am
Centamin’s CEO to leave after challenging year for the company Andrew Pardey, who joined the company 12 years ago as general manager, will stay at the post for a year while the company looks for a new boss. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2019 | 6:23 am
Pit wall collapses at Avesoro’s New Liberty mine in Liberia Production volumes will be reduced "for some time", the company said. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2019 | 3:57 am
Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 9:13 am
Hochschild taps into rare earths with Chile acquisition The company consolidated its earlier investment in the asset, gaining full ownership, after being hit by weak silver prices in its half-year results. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 3:41 am
Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at all-electric Borden mine The world's first all-electric operation is located near Chapleau, Ontario, about 160 kms west of the company’s Porcupine mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2019 | 6:48 am
