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Mercuria partners with Zambia on metals trading venture

The joint venture will buy and sell copper domestically and for export, and over time will take responsibility for trading Zambia’s share of copper output from mines.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 10:05 am

Montage Gold breaks ground at Koné project

The Koné gold mine will be in production for 16…

Staff Writer | December 19, 2024 | 5:32 am

Sibanye raises $500m via metals streaming deal with Franco-Nevada

South African miner seeks to boost its finances after a…

Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 4:52 am

Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing

Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2024 | 4:05 am

South32 expects to start rebuilding at Mozambique project after post-election hit

Earlier this month, the company retracted its output prediction for…

Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 2:52 pm

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2024 | 8:47 am

Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2024 | 9:27 am

Botswana Diamonds gets environmental nod for Thorny River

Company expects the mining permit to be granted within the next six weeks, following further community consultations.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2024 | 3:34 am

Resolute Mining forks out further $50 million to Mali for detained employees

The miner's top boss Terence Holohan and two other employees were released by Mali government, the company said in a statement on Nov. 21.

Reuters | November 28, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Platinum Group partners with Saudi firm for smelter amid South African export hurdles

The partnership with Ajlan & Bros includes a $4 million feasibility study split 50/50.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 28, 2024 | 1:47 pm

Madagascar lifts suspension on Energy Fuels’ critical minerals project

The Toliara project is expected to be a cornerstone source of monazite supply for the White Mesa mill, the company said.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2024 | 11:06 am

Oman firm replaces sanctioned Alrosa in Angolan diamond miner

Alrosa, which held a 41% interest in the Catoca operation, has been sanctioned by the US, EU and their allies.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2024 | 10:16 am

Glencore makes deal with Pele Green for $116 million solar plant

The project is Pele’s first for a private client and is part of wider plans to develop 5,000 megawatts of capacity.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2024 | 9:00 am

Ontario court dismisses human rights claims against Barrick

The Court ruled that Ontario was not the appropriate forum to consider the claims by Tanzanian residents alleging human rights abuses near North Mara.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2024 | 7:58 am

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