Orano says Niger has removed mining permit for its Imouraren unitThe French miner said it remains willing to keep all channels of communication open with the Niger authorities on this subject.Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 9:49 am
Tsingshan’s $1 billion steel plant in Zimbabwe starts productionDinson Iron and Steel Company will produce 600,000 metric tons…Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 8:55 am
Robex doubles size of private offering for flagship Kiniero gold project in GuineaThe Kiniero gold project was acquired by Robex in 2022…Staff Writer | June 19, 2024 | 10:54 am
Ivanhoe, Gécamines to reopen historic Kipushi mine The historic zinc-copper mine will restart in Q2 2024, with expected production pegged at more than 250,000 tonnes of zinc a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2024 | 9:03 am
Most cobalt producers loss-making after 2023 price slump, says ERG Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia despite the price drop. Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 7:55 am
At Saudi Arabia forum, buzz word is partnership Barrick CEO Bristow said it was unrealistic for every country to expect they can participate fully in the industry’s four main sectors. Colin McClelland | January 16, 2024 | 6:41 am
Centamin propels modern mining rules in Egypt Centamin plans to connect to the country’s electrical grid and company solar panels this year. Colin McClelland | January 15, 2024 | 1:48 pm
Ivanhoe’s Congo copper is what everyone’s after, president says “Everybody's been knocking on our door, trying to understand what we are doing, trying to see how we did it,” Marna Cloete said. Colin McClelland | January 12, 2024 | 6:50 am
Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024 Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 295-carat rough at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, while Lucara recovered a 166-carat rough at Letšeng in Botswana. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2024 | 3:24 am
Fortuna cuts down debt using cash generated from Séguéla mine The Canadian precious metals miner has paid down an additional $41 million in debt using cash on hand. Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 11:14 am
Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international mining companies investing in Saudi Arabia. Colin McClelland | January 10, 2024 | 9:08 am
De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2024 | 3:42 am