US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glutCMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm
Lithium miner debuts as Ghana’s first listing in two yearsAustralian-based Atlantic Lithium has taken a step toward raising capital…Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 7:46 am
Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter saysMining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the…Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 12:25 pm
Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow Mark Bristow said the Malian mine is on track to meet this year’s guidance. Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 12:08 pm
Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks with lower quality, poorer in iron, but locally available ones. Researchers now have clues as to why this happened. Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 7:11 am
Harmony Gold reports mine fatality Harmony recorded six fatalities in its financial year which ended on June 30. Reuters | October 6, 2023 | 9:56 am
China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant China restricted exports of the metal in August amid an escalation of trade war on technology with the US and Europe. Bloomberg News | October 6, 2023 | 9:28 am
Amplats sees no immediate rebound in low platinum metals price Prices for platinum-group metals, which have declined rapidly over recent months, could remain depressed, CEO Craig Miller says. Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 12:04 pm
Anglo CEO says miners must make “tough decisions” to remain profitable Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday mining companies have to confront tough decisions such as cutting costs as weak metal prices hit earnings. Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 11:04 am
Séguéla drives Fortuna to record gold production in Q3 The Yaramoko mine in Burkina Faso also saw a 25% increase in production. Staff Writer | October 5, 2023 | 9:46 am
Lucapa Diamonds names Selby CEO and MD Nick Selby, who joined Lucapa in 2014, took the helm in August this year after former boss Stephen Wetherall stepped down. Staff Writer | October 5, 2023 | 5:47 am
Sibanye CEO says Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines investment not ‘onerous’ The precious metals producer is on the shortlist of potential buyers. Reuters | October 4, 2023 | 10:21 am