SA platinum titan Barry Davison passes away, aged 80
FORMER Anglo American Platinum chairman and CEO Barry Davison has passed away, industry sources said on Monday. He was 80.
In addition to chairing Anglo...
Gold windfall to put Harmony growth plans in the shade
HARMONY Gold said on Monday it would publish details of a feasibility study into Eva Copper on August 28 when it announces what are...
Record gold prices fuel Sudan’s deadly civil war
RECORD-high gold prices are driving a mining surge in Sudan, providing crucial revenue for the country's warring factions to finance their brutal conflict, said...
Gemfields shares rise as ruby expansion offsets gloom
GEMFIELDS will commission a second processing plant at its ruby mine Montepuez in Mozambique in September, the company said on Friday.
Shares in the company...
Kumba CFO to step down in December
KUMBA Iron Ore said its CFO of eight years Bothwell Mazarura is to step down from end-December after serving a six month notice period.
He...
Kenmare takeover talks end after consortium lowered offer
TAKEOVER discussions between Kenmare Resources and a consortium that included its former managing director ended in failure, the parties said on Thursday.
"Following a comprehensive...
Mkhwanazi to leave Anglo as group streamlines executive
ANGLO American said its regional director for Australia and Africa, Themba Mkhwanazi would leave the company following the disposal of group assets in the...
Asante Gold unveils $470m balance sheet refresh
GHANA miner Asante Gold said on Wednesday it had concluded terms for a recapitalisation of its balance sheet in which it will raise $470m.
The...
Algeria opens mining to foreign investment
ALGERIA'S parliament approved legislation allowing foreign companies to own up to 80% of mining projects, marking a significant policy shift for the OPEC nation...
Mali starts work on Russia-backed gold refinery
MALI began construction of a new Russia-backed gold refinery on Monday, which the West African country's military leader said would take it closer to...