South Africa targets $111bn investment goal in tough investor climate

Mismanagement and corruption at state-owned companies have had a knock-on effect on ports and road transport, hitting efficiency and dampening investor appetite.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 10:55 am

Sudan charges Russian national in gold-smuggling probe that showed power feud

The case involves a firm allegedly tied to the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2023 | 7:57 am

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am

Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the OECD says.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 10:20 am

Subsidiary of Gecamines secures $75 million to build new unit

STL will produce copper cathodes, cobalt hydroxide, a germanium precipitate, silver concentrate and zinc oxides.

Reuters | April 11, 2023 | 7:25 am

Glencore sweetens offer for Teck with $8.2bn cash incentive

Revised bid gives Teck’s shareholders the option to receive cash plus 24% of the metals unit, instead of exposure to coal and oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 5:53 am

Researchers find unexpected link between Benin Bronzes and Germany

New research shows that the renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany.

Staff Writer | April 9, 2023 | 7:16 am

Column: Is it time to embrace Congo’s artisanal cobalt miners?

The problems around artisanal cobalt mining in DRC will take "a coalition to solve", according to Microsoft.

Reuters | April 7, 2023 | 11:07 am

Spain to invest $2.3 billion in S. African energy transition

South Africa produced an energy-transition plan last year that estimated it will need 1.5 trillion rand ($82 billion) in investment over the next five years.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2023 | 8:37 am

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