Congo’s copper and cobalt trucks on move as strike ends

The drivers stopped shipping the green-energy metals from the mining hub of Kolwezi around the end of October.

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2023 | 11:00 am

Barrick’s Bulyanhulu gold mine using Gekko’s IRL to boost efficiency

The introduction of the ILR to this location is a significant development, building upon the success of its implementation at various other mines operated by Barrick.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2023 | 10:30 am

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2023 | 10:12 am

Zimbabwe platinum miners ask government to defer export tax

Miners have asked the government to defer its planned 5% export tax on concentrates.

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2023 | 7:59 am

Ivanhoe shares up as it declares first mineral resources for Makoko and Kiala deposits

Ivanhoe says Makoko ranks as the world’s third-largest and highest-grade copper discovery since Kakula in 2016.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 9:46 am

De Beers keeps production target despite supply glut

Global demand for diamonds has fallen to levels not seen since the pandemic.

Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 8:42 am

The diamond world takes radical steps to stop a pricing plunge

The speed and severity of the collapse in diamond prices caught many by surprise.

Bloomberg News | November 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Coal mining, oil industries among main sources of increasing air pollution in Africa – study

The burning of biomass fuel, the crude oil exploitation and coal mining industries are causing a severe deterioration of air quality in African countries.

Staff Writer | November 12, 2023 | 5:39 am

South Africa president deploys army to tackle illegal mining

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities.

Reuters | November 9, 2023 | 6:56 am

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