In recent times, some mining companies have used commodity prices for long term planning which are well above current spot prices. This is a dangerous tactic in a bid...
Africa's mining investment has not improved over the last few years when compared to other mining investment destinations, despite the efforts that are being made in creating platforms where miners &...
The World Bank has predicted that things might have to get worse before they get better for the mining sector. According to the institution’s latest update, this is on the...
Globally, mining productivity has decreased by 29% over the last decade- The global mining industry is under severe economic pressure and some mines are scaling or closing down, thus leaving...
A key outcome from this year’s Mining Indaba is that, for the sector to remain sustainable, the concept of inclusive growth needs to be adopted by all industry players....
Sibanye Gold draws closer to finalizing the acquisitions of Anglo American Platinum Limited’s Rustenburg Platinum Operations and Aquarius Platinum Limited, which was announced on the 9th. September 2015 and...
Weak commodity prices, declining grades and a fall-off in demand from China will continue global mining sectors’ downward cycle well into 2016. However, regulatory mandates, tax burdens and stakeholder...