Exxaro said to have discussed acquiring South African manganese mineThe Tshipi Borwa mine produced 3.3 million tonnes of ore in 2022, making it the country’s second-biggest producer in that year.Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 10:29 am
Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionismProtectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in NovemberGlobal copper smelting last month reached its highest level since…Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm
UK gov’t finds Glencore fell short of business guidelines in Chad Case centres on a 2018 toxic spill at the Badila oilfield, equivalent in volume to 34 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 5:08 am
Mali frees Resolute executives after $160 million deal The three executives, including CEO Terry Holohan, were freed from detention on Wednesday. Bloomberg News | November 20, 2024 | 3:38 pm
Eramet, JUWI Energies ink deal for solar and battery storage project in Senegal The 20 MWp solar and 11 MWh battery project will provide clean energy to meet 20% of the mine’s energy needs. Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 2:07 pm
Akobo Minerals opens Ethiopia’s Segele gold mine The ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, which Akobo says shows the mine's significance to the nation's economy. Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 5:27 am
Marvel Gold’s sale of Mali assets falls through Deal will not proceed as intended due to recent developments affecting miners operating in the West African country. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2024 | 3:48 am
Mitsui said to be top bidder for First Quantum mines stake The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines. Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 7:04 am
Abu Dhabi’s IRH explores investing in Alphamin’s Congo tin mines Alphamin’s tin projects are in North Kivu province, which has been wracked by conflict for three decades. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 9:55 am
South Africa police standoff with illegal gold miners escalates The police sealed off access to the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein several weeks ago to deny the miners access to food and other essentials. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 9:47 am
Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 9:36 am