Mercuria, Techmet eye Congo tantalum project
GENEVA-based Mercuria Energy Group has discussed developing a tantalum project in eastern Congo's conflict zone with US-backed investment firm TechMet, contingent on the Trump...
Barrick unveils operational review in wake of Bristow exit
BARRICK Mining used its first quarter following the shock resignation of CEO Mark Bristow to unveil an operational review and to boost returns to...
Sibanye-Stillwater agrees R3.7bn out of court deal with Appian
SIBANYE-Stillwater and Appian Capital Advisory have agreed to a $215m (R3.7bn) out of court settlement ending a dispute related to two base metals deals...
No end to Wesizwe Platinum’s Bakubung problems
A MINE can take at least a decade to build. One rule of thumb is that a mineral deposit discovered during the exuberance of...
Trump administration expands critical minerals list
THE Trump administration added 10 minerals to its official list of materials deemed essential for the US economy and national security, including copper and...
Whatever happened to US listing of Blyvoor Gold investor?
NEARLY a year after receiving US approval to list Aurous Resources – the holding company for Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mine (Blyvoor Gold) – the proposed...
Vedanta shifts Zambian copper mine to US entity
VEDANTA Resources is transferring its Zambian copper mine to a US-based subsidiary as it seeks to benefit from increased American government support for the...
Sibanye-Stillwater bullish on US anti-dumping petition
THERE was a "reasonable indication" the US palladium industry had suffered material harm as a result of Russian imports of the metal.
This was the...
Sibanye-Stillwater triples Q3 profits on back of PGMs
THE standout increase in precious metal prices made all the difference to Sibanye-Stillwater which posted a tripling in third quarter earnings (Ebitda).
In addition, the...
Assmang brings curtain down on Beeshoek iron ore mine
AFRICAN Rainbow Minerals (ARM) announced its investment vehicle Assmang was putting the Beeshoek iron ore mine on care and maintenance resulting in the retrenchment...