Africa Top Stories

Orbex, OASIS establish charter to standardize global supply chain emissions reporting

The initiative, the companies said, marks a significant step toward standardizing how emissions data is aggregated and reported, enhancing resource efficiency in the critical materials sectors.

Amanda Stutt | June 4, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Sibanye hit by underground protest at South Africa mine

The striking employees at Kroondal were aggrieved to not have…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 2:49 pm

Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025

The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings…

Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 9:41 am

Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30

The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am

South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am

Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area

The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi was first proposed two decades ago.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 8:22 am

Platinum mine disaster kills 11 workers in South Africa

The accident occurred at a mine owned by Impala Platinum Holdings when an elevator, transporting workers to the surface, malfunctioned.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 7:53 am

Perseus increases stake in OreCorp ahead of vote on takeover by Silvercorp

Last week, Silvercorp surprised the market by increasing its cash offer for OreCorp.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 10:32 am

Zhaojin offer for Tietto materially undervalues gold miner, says expert

The Chinese gold miner is Tietto's second biggest shareholder.

Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 10:30 am

Angola’s new diamond mine opens against backdrop of weak demand

Luele's resource contains an estimated 628 million carats of diamonds with a mine-life of 60 years.

Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 9:41 am

Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion

The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.

Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 6:58 am

Ivanhoe to start copper exploration in Angola

The Canadian miner has been granted exploration rights over an area the size of Switzerland for an initial period of five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2023 | 5:45 am

First Quantum says two contractors died in Zambia

The Canadian miner has also halted its massive copper mine in Panama as the country's Supreme Court debates whether to cancel the mining contract.

Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 3:37 am

Empress Royalty buys $5 million Galaxy mine gold stream

The Galaxy and Princeton deposits underpin Golconda's flagship project, presenting distinct mining prospects in South Africa.

Henry Lazenby | November 24, 2023 | 2:48 pm

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