Economy
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on economy in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
- Oct- 2022 -17 October
Miners’ losses mount as Transnet strike drags on
Astrike at South Africa’s port and rail operator Transnet SOC Ltd. that’s cost bulk mineral exporters…
- Jun- 2022 -21 June
‘Jackpot’ oil discoveries may help Namibia double GDP by 2040
Namibia expects its biggest oil discoveries since independence to help double its economy by 2040,…
- May- 2022 -10 May
Preventative infrastructure maintenance is key to saving costs and driving safety in smelting and processing sector
Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy, with the country currently ranked fifth…
- 4 May
Opportunity for Africa to fill the commodity gap
Forecasts suggest that the global economy is facing a ‘commodity gap’ in the near future…
- Apr- 2022 -12 April
Russia-Ukraine war could slow global economic growth to 2.5% this year
Global economic growth could slow to 2.5% year-on-year in 2022 and 0.7% in 2023 due…
- Mar- 2022 -25 March
Zimbabwe’s mining sector rakes in US$5.3 billion
Zimbabwe generated US$5,3 billion from mineral exports last year, half the US$12 billion mining industry…
- 23 March
Saudi Arabia shares insights on global mining and the opportunities in the emerging mining ‘Super-Region’
During a keynote address at the FT Commodities Global Summit, Saudi Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs…
- 18 March
Anglo American announces commissioning of the Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessel
Anglo American announces the commissioning – ahead of schedule and below budget – of the…
