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Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Piedmont Lithium invested $100 million in the company in 2011 to secure spodumene from Atlantic Lithium's mine in Ghana.

Reuters | August 7, 2023 | 9:21 am

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 7:24 am

AngloGold Ashanti first-half profit falls 54% as costs surge

Half-year profit declined 54% mainly due to higher costs and…

Reuters | August 4, 2023 | 8:50 am

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

The foreign ministry would agree on a UK-Zambia Green Growth…

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 4:25 pm

Debswana diamond sales jump 54% in first half of 2022

Sales were driven by strong jewelry demand in the US market.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 8:01 am

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

The world’s biggest commodity trader is expected to report record profits next week, driven by surging thermal coal prices and record trading returns.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2022 | 5:55 am

Anglo American’s new boss sounds warning on future copper supply

The world is headed for a severe shortage of copper as new mines become increasingly difficult to build, said Duncan Wanblad.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 10:12 am

Zimbabwe to raise taxes on platinum, lithium to boost revenue

The southern African country is the third largest producer of platinum, after South Africa and Russia.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 8:02 am

Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings

Anglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting lower profits.

Reuters | July 28, 2022 | 7:55 am

Rio Tinto inks deal to unlock huge Simandou iron ore project

The miner has formed a JV with the Guinea government and Winning Consortium Simandou to develop infrastructure, including a railway and port.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 3:03 am

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Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

AngloGold Ashanti first-half profit falls 54% as costs surge

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

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Debswana diamond sales jump 54% in first half of 2022

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

Anglo American’s new boss sounds warning on future copper supply

Zimbabwe to raise taxes on platinum, lithium to boost revenue

Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings

Rio Tinto inks deal to unlock huge Simandou iron ore project

Eskom seeks partners for $71 billion energy transition plan

Rio Tinto says Simandou deal close after wrangles over railway

Lundin Group founder Lukas Lundin dies at age 64