DRDGold waiting on permits before completing R10bn expansion
DRDGOLD said this week it had not yet received permitting for its proposed R10bn expansion to 200,000 ounces even though half the capital had...
Mideast tensions push up Rio Tinto’s costs
RIO Tinto said higher fuel costs stemming from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran have raised its current costs and will continue to weigh on...
Ghana’s artisanal gold output set to hit new high
GHANA'S Gold Board purchased up to 54 tons (1.9 million ounces) of gold from artisanal and small-scale miners in the first half of 2026...
Insurgency threatens major China-backed Pakistan mine
PAKISTAN'S largest active copper and gold mine, the China-operated Saindak project in Balochistan, may be forced to halt operations within a month due to...
Ghana president’s brother embroiled in $250m gold row
A COMPANY owned by the billionaire brother of Ghana's president is accused of waging a campaign of "industrial espionage" to seize a major gold...
Congo mining reform risks investor confidence, body warns
DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo's leading mining industry body has warned that proposed reforms to tighten state control over the sector could undermine investor confidence,...
Why De Beers opted to shut Venetia diamond mine
DE Beers is preparing to shutter South Africa’s largest diamond mine for two years, threatening thousands of jobs and removing roughly two-fifths of the...
Tshisekedi orders end to harsh mining tax raids
CONGOLESE President Felix Tshisekedi has told state revenue agencies to stop aggressive enforcement actions against mining companies, warning that heavy-handed measures risk damaging investor...
Tharisa sees price support despite weaker chrome
CHROME concentrate prices have softened in the wake of softer stainless steel demand, partly owing to the Middle East conflict, said Tharisa CEO Phoevos...
Anglo knocked as key De Beers bidder pulls interest
ANGLO American’s auction of its storied diamond division De Beers has turned out to be a bit of a dog show, with many of...