Tharisa full-year profit down 31% on weak PGM pricesWeak PGM prices and uncertain global economic prospects have forced Tharisa to delay commissioning its $361 million Karo mine.Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 2:35 pm
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithiumThe start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbsThe company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that…Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:16 am
Roscan secures royalty financing from Osisko Gold; stock rises Osisko could acquire up to a 2% NSR royalty on the Kandiolé project for total consideration of C$10 million. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 9:28 am
Visualizing the world’s largest copper producers Chile is the top copper producer in the world, with 27% of global copper production. Visual Capitalist - Elements | December 1, 2022 | 1:22 pm
Orezone Gold’s Bomboré mine in Burkina Faso enters commercial production Bomboré now becomes the 16th mine to go into production in Burkina Faso. Staff Writer | December 1, 2022 | 9:22 am
Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages operations Royal Bafokeng Platinum said competing offers from Impala Platinum and Northam Platinum have created uncertainty. Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 7:50 am
Congo agreed to pay Gertler’s company $250m in resources deal The Israeli businessman is accused of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals. Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:35 am
Rare earths ‘spill the tea’ on how deep magma eruptions initiate Researchers found huge magma eruptions can initiate deeper below the earth's surface than previously believed. Staff Writer | December 1, 2022 | 7:07 am
Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023 The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 4:03 am
Zimbabwe signs agreement with Tsingshan to set up lithium operations China's Tsingshan, one of the world’s top nickel producers, is currently building a $1 billion stainless steel plant in Zimbabwe Reuters | November 29, 2022 | 2:16 pm
Endeavour’s Ity exploration on track to discover 4 million indicated ounces by 2025 The Africa-focused gold major already found 2 million oz. in the past two years. Staff Writer | November 29, 2022 | 1:26 pm