Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt marketSurging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:39 am
Zimbabwe stockpiles 300,000 carats of diamondsStockpiling follows new regulations that compel miners to pay half…Bloomberg News | August 13, 2023 | 11:49 am
Rio Tinto inks infrastructure deal for Simandou iron ore projectThe project has been haggled over for years, with exploitation…Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:05 am
Trevali halts trading as Burkina Faso managers face trial following fatal mine flooding The company also expects trading to be halted on the Lima Stock Exchange, OTCQX and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and that its common shares may be delisted. Reuters | August 22, 2022 | 10:32 am
Two Trevali managers arrested in Burkina Faso over Perkoa mine flood — reports Eight workers were trapped in the mine after the deadly flood in April and searches were ongoing—the bodies were all recovered in June. Henry Lazenby | August 19, 2022 | 4:04 pm
Fortescue inches closer to iron ore exploration in Gabon A majority-owned joint venture has signed an agreement that will pave the way to study and obtain a licence to explore the Belinga project. Reuters | August 19, 2022 | 11:02 am
Thungela agrees to amend rail contract with Transnet Transnet declared force majeure and sought to terminate long-term coal transportation agreements in April. Reuters | August 18, 2022 | 4:40 am
Sibanye warns on profit, shares tumble The company said gold production fell by 77% in the first half following a strike at its South African gold operations. Reuters | August 17, 2022 | 8:15 am
Congo PM to mediate dispute over Tenke copper and cobalt mine Exports from the mine, which accounted for more than 10% of global cobalt output in 2021, were suspended a month ago. Reuters | August 17, 2022 | 8:12 am
Russian mercenaries seek gold, sow chaos in CAR The Central African Republic is defending the use of Russian assistance to take back territory the government says rebels have illegally occupied. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 7:57 am
Zimbabwe offers target-beating incentive for biggest gold miners Large producers that exceed their goals will receive 80% of the payment for the additional output in foreign currency. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 5:29 am
Coal miner Seriti buys Windlab in shift to renewable energy The deal worth $55 million will give Seriti a 51% stake in the wind and solar power business. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 11:28 am