Africa Top Stories

Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor

They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 3:50 am

Zambia set to negotiate bigger stakes in new mining projects

Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:02 am

Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of OreCorp

Decision paves the way for the Canadian miner to complete…

Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 9:33 am

De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector

The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am

Anglo CEO says he can run sprawling miner better than any activist

Anglo’s production pullback has led some investors and analysts to…

Bloomberg News | February 5, 2024 | 10:23 am

Amplats says 2022 refined PGM output fell 25%, 2023 outlook unchanged

The company said refined PGM production from its operations was 3.831,1 million ounces in 2022, down from 5.138,4 million ounces the previous year.

Reuters | February 2, 2023 | 7:44 am

Zimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Over the years, the country has struggled to attract significant foreign investment.

Reuters | February 2, 2023 | 7:37 am

Seriti to build South Africa’s largest wind farm to power coal mines

The 155-megawatt, $236 million wind farm will generate about 75% of the electricity Seriti needs to run its coal mines in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2023 | 5:34 am

Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact

A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states.

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2023 | 8:04 am

Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook

Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.

Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 7:58 am

Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says

Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms.

Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 7:54 am

Harmony Gold says higher grades boost Q2 production

The South African miner expects to report gold production between 720,000 and 745,000 ounces for the six months to December.

Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 7:49 am

South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more

A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 10:18 am

Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022

Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in 2022 compared to $3.466 billion in 2021.

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 9:02 am

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