Sun Peak set to resume work in Ethiopia’s conflict-ridden region, shares upIts flagship copper-gold project has been put on hold since November 2020 after a civil war broke out in the Tigray Region.Staff Writer | February 7, 2024 | 12:38 pm
Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB AntwerpThe deal would value the Belgian company, founded in 2020,…Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:58 am
Cybertruck: Musk needs minesPowered by Tesla’s own made-in-Texas batteries, the stainless steel Cybertruck…Frik Els | February 7, 2024 | 9:19 am
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Montage raises $11 million for drilling at Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire Montage says it hopes this project will become the centre of a new gold district. Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 9:37 am
Mining in South Africa looks to solar, AI and chickens to go green South Africa is often seen as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions and develop a greener economy. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 7:54 am
Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment. Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 7:42 am
Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 4:42 am
Thungela seeks more coal assets as rail woes worsen Thungela posted record profit last year as European demand for coal surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2023 | 1:04 pm
Trapped miners in east Congo tumble out of rubble intact in viral video A video showing nine Congolese miners unexpectedly popping out of a collapsed gold mine and tumbling down a steep slope as onlookers cry out in joy has gone viral. Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 10:12 am
Botswana partners with gem trader HB Antwerp, seeks to loosen De Beers’ grip Botswana will take a 24% stake in Belgian gem processing firm HB Antwerp. Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 8:26 am
UN nuclear watchdog says missing Libya uranium found Most of the roughly 2.5 tons of natural uranium ore concentrate have been found at a site, the UN watchdog said. Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 8:05 am