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Tharisa issues $50m bond for Zimbabwe platinum mine build

The bond, which is not rated, is the first issued on Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.

Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 7:37 am

Deal with Chinese supplier key for Transnet to haul more coal

Transnet has come under fire from exporters of bulk commodities because it can’t supply them with adequate rail capacity at a time when demand is booming.

Bloomberg News | October 27, 2022 | 2:18 pm

Ivanhoe awarded new exploration rights next to Platreef project on South Africa’s Bushveld Complex

The new exploration rights form a continuous block on the southwest border of Ivanhoe's existing Platreef mining rights at Turfspruit and Macalacaskop.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 9:58 am

Higher-grade ore boosts De Beers diamond output

Production of rough diamonds climbed 4% to 9.6 million carats in the third quarter of the year, compared to the same period of 2021.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2022 | 9:54 am

Barrick CEO says Zambia’s Lumwana mine life could be extended to 2060

Speaking at a media briefing, Mark Bristow said since 2019 Lumwana’s fortunes had been turned around, making it one of Zambia’s largest copper producers.

Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 10:59 am

Europe crisis spurs Botswana $2.5 billion coal-to-liquid revival

Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2022 | 8:49 am

Aya Gold & Silver secures $100 million financing for Zgounder mine expansion, shares rise

The proposed expansion would expand the mill's nameplate capacity to 2,700 t/d from 700 t/d, thus quadrupling Zgounder's silver production.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 8:16 am

Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 3:01 pm

UK prosecutors implicate 11 Glencore employees in bribery probe

The commodity trading industry has been dogged by anti-corruption investigations for years, but few individual traders or executives have faced prosecution.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2022 | 7:39 am

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