Ganfeng begins production at Goulamina lithium mine in MaliThe project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa.Staff Writer | December 26, 2024 | 9:09 am
Unlocking shared value for our global energy transition: 3 proven models for LSM-ASM collaborationAs metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more…James McQuilken - Pact | December 26, 2024 | 7:48 am
Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in…Christopher Williams | December 26, 2024 | 6:30 am
Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date. Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 10:55 am
GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025. Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 8:40 am
Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 5:56 am
Energy Fuels MOU with Madagascar unlocks path for $2bn Toliara project The Toliara project, with an estimated capital expenditure of $591 million, ranks among the largest recent foreign investments in Madagascar. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 6, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 10:32 am
Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 9:11 am
Botswana faces worst downturn since 2020 as diamond sales slump Botswana’s economy may contract by 1.7% this year due to a prolonged downturn in diamond sales. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2024 | 7:08 am
Wheaton strikes $175m streaming deal for Ethiopia’s first commercial gold mine The mine operator, Allied Gold, said the funds cover Kurmuk's first development phase, with production expected in mid-2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2024 | 3:58 am
Friend to foe: Mali wants to arrest CEO who made it billions In Mali and beyond, Bristow has established a reputation for thriving in African jurisdictions considered overly risky by many rivals. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2024 | 3:26 am