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...
Northam Platinum in new output record as chrome surges
NORTHAM Platinum lifted chrome production 17% in its 2026 financial year, partly owing to the ramp-up of its North West province operation, Eland Platinum.
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De Beers to halt Venetia mine for two years
DE BEERS plans to suspend production at its Venetia mine in South Africa for two years, as the diamond producer battles one of the...