Congo to buy out UAE partner in gold venture as shipments slumpThe partnership sold 5 tons of hand-mined gold, worth about $300 million, in its first year of operation.Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 10:00 am
Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licencesThe government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the…Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 9:55 am
Zambia to set up mineral investment and trading unitThe country, which produced 698,000 tonnes of copper in 2023,…Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:43 am
More Chinese nickel seen flowing overseas after LME’s Russia ban Overseas sales jumped more than 200% in March from the previous month. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 6:51 am
India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am
Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am
BlackRock says $12,000 copper is needed to incentivize new mines BlackRock has been among the most bullish voices in the copper market for years. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 7:25 pm
Anglo American confirms non-binding offer from BHP The proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 4:26 pm
BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billion Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm
Nigeria revokes 924 dormant mining titles, seeks new investors Africa's top oil producer, which is also rich in lithium, gold and limestone, will grant mining licences to only companies that process their minerals locally after toughening licensing rules for foreign companies last year. Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 3:07 pm
Ghana miners seek termination of Future Global Resources’ lease Mine Workers Union says the company lacks the finances to invest and operate the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine it acquired more than three years ago. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Eurasian Resources denies circumventing Congo subcontracting laws Congo's government last week accused ERG of passing off subcontracting companies as majority partners. Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 10:56 am