Angola mine leak causes ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Congo rivers, researchers say
A suspected leak of heavy metals from a mine.
Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million
Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON: GEMD) is selling its Botswana subsidiary to Okwa Diamonds, owned by Vast Resources (LON: VAST) and Botswana Diamonds (LON: BOD), for.
South Africa’s smelter crisis: 80 000 jobs on the line
Lobby group Save SA Smelters has warned of a national crises as local smelters are shutting down, resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs.
The group further argues that if the.
Tanzania, Zimbabwe are main sources of Uganda’s gold – BoU
Unrefined gold imports from both Tanzania and Zimbabwe have pushed the two countries into becoming some of Uganda’s largest trade partners, according to data from Bank of Uganda.
It is the first time.
New Zambian Leader Could Unlock $2 Billion Mining Investment
Copper producers are ready to start expansion projects worth $2 billion in Zambia next year, if the industry can reach an agreement on royalties with president-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s new administration.
Companies including First.
Copper: The job at hand for Hichilema
Copper accounts for over 70% of Zambian exports. This means that copper prices directly affect the country’s currency and inflation.
When world copper prices fell during Lungu’s term, 15,000 mineworkers lost their jobs..
Mozambique on ‘good track’ to sell certified diamonds
Mozambique’s cabinet meeting on Tuesday announced that the country is on the right track in complying with international procedures required for the sale of certified diamonds as part of the.
Zimbabwean nabbed at SA airport with smuggled gold pieces worth R11m
A 33-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Kempton Park regional court on Monday after being arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport with 23 pieces of gold — worth an.
Zimbabwean companies attend 2020 Mining Indaba in Cape Town
By Business Reporter – Tuesday 4 February 2020
HARARE (Mining Index) – ZIMBABWEAN mining companies are participating at the 2020 Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Georgette Barnes – breaking the gender barrier in male dominated mining profession
By Business Reporter – Tuesday 14 January 2020
HARARE (Mining Index) – WHILE Women-in-Mining across the globe face various barriers to entry and operate in the extractive sector, it takes devoted, courageous and.