Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 productionOnce in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 10:11 am
Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in CongoAround 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials…Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 9:05 am
Petra Diamonds cuts forecasts, jobs amid market weaknessSales revenue for the third tender fell 7% to $71…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 20, 2024 | 3:57 am
Mercuria partners with Zambia on metals trading venture The joint venture will buy and sell copper domestically and for export, and over time will take responsibility for trading Zambia’s share of copper output from mines. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 10:05 am
Montage Gold breaks ground at Koné project The Koné gold mine will be in production for 16 years and is anticipated to deliver first output by the second quarter of 2027. Staff Writer | December 19, 2024 | 5:32 am
Sibanye raises $500m via metals streaming deal with Franco-Nevada South African miner seeks to boost its finances after a slump in PGM prices. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 4:52 am
Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2024 | 4:05 am
South32 expects to start rebuilding at Mozambique project after post-election hit Earlier this month, the company retracted its output prediction for the Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 2:52 pm
Namibia investigates China’s Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:00 am
Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines dispute The miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments remain blocked. Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 7:19 am
Lucara names two largest diamonds found in 2024 The 2,488ct diamond is named Motswedi ("water spring") and the 1,094ct stone is called Seriti ("aura" or "presence"). Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2024 | 5:33 am
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 3:18 pm