Building DRC mining on responsible standards

The search for battery minerals is taking on an almost frantic urgency, with countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo finding themselves under the exploration microscope.

Susa Maleba, Dominique Sambwa, Wouter Jordaan and Vis Reddy, SRK Consulting | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am

BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts

Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers.

Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am

Eni and Sonangol to broaden cooperation on biofuels, minerals

The agreement was inked in Rome on the occasion of the Angolan President's state visit to Italy.

Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 10:32 am

Sinomine’s Zimbabwe unit resumes operations

Bikita Minerals, Zimbabwe's oldest lithium mine, was forced to suspend operations on May 15 to allow government inspections.

Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 9:30 am

Hummingbird begins hot commissioning of Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea

The Kouroussa mine is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 oz. per annum over an initial seven-year life.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 3:10 pm

Mining lags on female C-suite, board representation

Women currently hold 14% of all mining executive positions and 12.3% of board roles, data showed.

Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 5:50 am

Conflict brings Sudan’s lucrative official gold trade to a halt

The country's gold industry, its largest revenue earner, has collapsed due to a spiraling month-old conflict in the North African nation.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2023 | 6:14 am

Congo President heads to China amid mining contract negotiations

Felix Tshisekedi will visit China next week as the two nations look to conclude the re-negotiation of a $6.2 billion mineral-for-infrastructure deal.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2023 | 2:21 pm

Wall Street Journal sees a debt-ceiling copper glow up

A look at the esteemed financial paper’s case for calling copper the next big bull market.

Frik Els | May 19, 2023 | 12:12 pm

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