Africa Top Stories

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 2:30 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against…

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Zimbabwe rescues all 15 trapped miners alive

Fifteen subsistence mine workers had been trapped in an underground…

Reuters | January 7, 2024 | 11:00 am

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and…

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Harmony Gold reports fatality at Mponeng mine

At least 54 workers died in mining-related accidents in South…

Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 9:34 am

Shanta Gold shares drop as Shandong, Chaarat end takeover talks

It said Shandong Gold, Chaarat Gold and previously Yintai Gold's offers did not reflect the value of the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2022 | 5:11 am

Africa moving very slowly toward clean energy transition — report

Africa’s investments accounted for only 0.6% of the $434 billion destined for clean energy worldwide.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2022 | 11:22 am

South African efforts to clear coal railway derailment disrupted by violence

South Africa’s Transnet said extortion and violent acts significantly disrupted efforts to clear a train derailment on a coal export line.

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2022 | 10:24 am

Glencore, Chad creditors agree in principle on terms of debt treatment

The deal will be the first completed under a framework created by the Group of 20 major economies and the Paris Club in late 2020 to help poor countries weather the covid pandemic.

Reuters | November 11, 2022 | 10:13 am

Asante Gold declares commercial production at Ghana mine

The past-producing Bibiani mine is expected to churn out 20,000 ounces of the precious metal a month by early 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2022 | 9:17 am

WGC calls miners to plan for further climate change risks

The gold industry's leading trade body outlines a range of strategies for miners to adapt to surging challenges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2022 | 6:17 am

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Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

Zimbabwe rescues all 15 trapped miners alive

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

Harmony Gold reports fatality at Mponeng mine

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Shanta Gold shares drop as Shandong, Chaarat end takeover talks

Africa moving very slowly toward clean energy transition — report

South African efforts to clear coal railway derailment disrupted by violence

Glencore, Chad creditors agree in principle on terms of debt treatment

Asante Gold declares commercial production at Ghana mine

Northam steps up bidding war with formal offer for RBPlat

Anglo is denying justice to Zambia lead victims, UN agency says

Zimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects

WGC calls miners to plan for further climate change risks