Positive under-the-radar trends for mining in Africa in 2024The continent hosts more than half the planet’s platinum group metal, manganese and cobalt reserves – vital for certain battery storage technologies.Andrew van Zyl | February 28, 2024 | 7:51 am
Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRCThe initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal…Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm
Anglo spinoff breeds fish to restock rivers after massive toxic spillA project funded by Thungela has begun repopulating a river…Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 8:22 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
Tharisa agrees $130 million debt facility with Absa, Société Générale Tharisa is building its 70% owned Karo PGM mine in Zimbabwe Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 7:52 am
Barrick Gold’s Kibali mine upholds Tier One status Kibali’s Tier One production profile has been extended for the fourth consecutive year to 2033. Staff Writer | March 26, 2023 | 10:39 am