Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals caseThe DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain.Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 9:44 am
South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens diedA gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled…Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 4:49 am
At least seven killed by army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti mineEarlier, about 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and…Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 11:23 am
Zambia looks to UAE and Saudi Arabia to back copper expansion The African nation aims to increase copper output to a record above 1 million tons this year. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 10:17 am
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year. Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 7:37 am
Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential merger A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before. Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm
Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am
South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am
Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again underperformed bullion. Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am
Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 11:05 am
South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine Civil rights groups said at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off the mine in Stilfontein. Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 6:59 am