Billionaire Robert Friedland comes out in defence of Teck

He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore's attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2023 | 3:45 am

Namibia-focused Osino cuts best gold hit yet

The latest results yield a weighted average grade of 1.57 grams gold per tonne over an average width of 44.2 metres.

Henry Lazenby | April 17, 2023 | 3:30 pm

Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June

Auction is estimated to achieve more than $30 million.

Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:57 am

Tanzania signs $667 million deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Deals are part of the president's drive to fast-track negotiations on long-pending mining and energy projects.

Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:34 am

Four killed in accident at Sibanye-Stillwater gold project in South Africa

Incident took place on Thursday when five contractors were installing a head pulley of the conveyor infrastructure.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 3:46 am

Apple to use only recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

A quarter of all cobalt used in Apple products came from recycled material in 2022, up from 13% a year earlier.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 2:21 pm

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

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