Ghana miners seek termination of Future Global Resources’ leaseMine Workers Union says the company lacks the finances to invest and operate the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine it acquired more than three years ago.Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Eurasian Resources denies circumventing Congo subcontracting lawsCongo's government last week accused ERG of passing off subcontracting…Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 10:56 am
E-haul trucks could result in major savings for miners but adoption is slow – reportA new report by IDTechEx states that even though investing…Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 6:58 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am
Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy Deal adds to Fourtuna’s portfolio the Diamba Sud project in Senegal, which is one of the newest gold discoveries in the region. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 5:03 am
Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals. Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am
US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 8:20 am