South Africa scrutinizes BHP bid for Anglo weeks before electionThe deal worth about $39 billion would involve Anglo exiting its platinum and iron ore assets in the country.Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
BHP-Anglo American potential merger: It’s all about copperThe world’s largest miner wants to buy Anglo American, but…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2024 | 7:52 am
Nigeria revokes 924 dormant mining titles, seeks new investorsAfrica's top oil producer, which is also rich in lithium,…Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 3:07 pm
South Africa says Kusile coal plant to revive capacity this year South Africa said Eskom will add 2,400 megawatts of generating capacity to the country’s grid before the end of the year. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2023 | 8:44 am
De Beers signs 10-year sales deal for Botswana diamonds The pact with Botswana’s government covers a new 10-year sales deal for Debswana’s rough diamond production through to 2033. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2023 | 8:37 am
How South Africa botched its first coal power-plant transition Key ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government have attacked the switch to renewable energy. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2023 | 11:34 pm
Cobalt hydroxide price tumbles amid surging supplies from DRC Soaring production from Indonesia is also adding to surpluses. Staff Writer | September 29, 2023 | 9:32 am
Striking South African coal port workers reject wage offer Volumes shipped at RBCT have dropped to the lowest level in decades. Bloomberg News | September 29, 2023 | 7:00 am
Lucara Diamond ends HB Trading sale agreement The Canadian diamond miner cited a “material breach of financial commitments” by the Belgian manufacturer as the reason for the split. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 3:53 am
Appian Capital Advisory appoints Head of Africa Khathutshelo ‘K2’ Mapasa is based in Johannesburg. Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:43 pm
Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am
Glencore and Seriti weigh job cuts in South Africa due to ‘dire’ train situation Transnet has been hobbled by sabotage, cable theft and aging equipment. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:45 am