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Namibia investigates China’s Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining

Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region.

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:00 am

Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines dispute

The miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments…

Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 7:19 am

Lucara names two largest diamonds found in 2024

The 2,488ct diamond is named Motswedi ("water spring") and the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2024 | 5:33 am

Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo

Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed…

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 3:18 pm

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm

Ambatovy nickel project to complete debt restructuring in December, says Sumitomo

As of late October, the nickel and cobalt project was slowly resuming production.

Reuters | November 28, 2024 | 6:54 am

ArcelorMittal blames EU policy gaps for green plans delay

The world’s second-largest steelmaker said further steps are contingent on favourable policy, technological progress, and market conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2024 | 3:47 am

RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending

Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained in EV batteries is up 38% from the lows struck in January.

Frik Els | November 27, 2024 | 4:27 pm

Premium Resources shares jump on Botswana copper-nickel project initial resource

The resource estimate outlines 44.2 million inferred tonnes grading 0.3% copper and 0.24% nickel.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | November 27, 2024 | 10:17 am

Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report finds

Chief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between 2% and 12% in 2023, the report says.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 27, 2024 | 7:17 am

Botswana to become certifier in G7 Russian diamond ban

Major African producer will join Antwerp as an origin certifier of rough diamonds for export to the group.

Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 7:08 am

Anglo American raises $530 million from Amplats stake sale

Anglo announced plans to exit its controlling stake in Johannesburg-listed Amplats in May.

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2024 | 6:34 am

Barrick says Ontario Superior Court dismisses 2022 Tanzanian security case

A group of 21 Tanzanian nationals had alleged that Barrick was complicit in extrajudicial killings by police guarding its North Mara mine.

Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 4:12 pm

Four Barrick Gold employees detained in Mali

Employees of the Loulo-Gounkoto mine were detained amid the government's push for higher mining taxes.

Staff Writer | November 26, 2024 | 9:24 am

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