Africa Top Stories

Canada should be prepared to scrutinize African copper mine sale, mining veteran says

The Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, owned by Canada's Cuprous Capital, has attracted the interest of as many as three Chinese companies with state ties.

Steven Chase - The Globe and Mail | October 19, 2023 | 3:33 am

Canadian technology company creates metals supply chain software to combat fraud

Alberta-based Daniola says it has developed a secure digital platform…

Amanda Stutt | October 18, 2023 | 11:17 am

Tharisa delays Zimbabwe platinum mine, citing weak prices and uncertain economy

Tharisa is building the 194,000 ounce per year Karo PGM…

Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 3:45 pm

Royal Road pivots to Morocco with Saudi-backed copper-gold exploration

The deal is being done through a 50-50 partnership with…

Colin McClelland | October 17, 2023 | 10:26 am

Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing

Government wants to boost processing and refining of metals like…

Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 7:38 am

Lundin Group founder Lukas Lundin dies at age 64

The mining entrepreneur died in Geneva at the age of 64, following a two-year battle with brain cancer.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 9:04 am

Gold trading kicks off on Nigerian exchange ahead of launch

For the first time the metal will be offered on a bourse in the West African nation.

Bloomberg News | July 27, 2022 | 8:34 am

Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years

The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be sold later this year through an international tender.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 3:49 am

Botswana president sees progress on diamond pact with De Beers

Botswana and De Beers are working out the “finer” details of a new diamond sales pact.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 2:16 pm

Kumba pins hopes on China’s infrastructure stimulus

First-half production at Kumba's two mines declined 13% to 17.8 million tonnes, largely due to heavy rains.

Reuters | July 26, 2022 | 7:24 am

Pangolin Diamonds to buy Amulet’s assets in Botswana

By acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Amulet Botswana, the miner will add the BK11 mine to its portfolio.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 6:54 am

Anglo American Platinum shares fall after half-year profit drops 43%

The company said inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policy would continue to have an impact on the mining industry.

Reuters | July 25, 2022 | 7:16 am

Sundance Resources submits claim in iron ore dispute with Congo Republic

Sundance is seeking $8.8 billion in damages over the Mbalam-Nabeba project.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 7:38 am

Illegal mercury trade for gold mining uncovered

Researchers have figured out how to accurately identify global mercury trade data inconsistencies.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 6:06 am

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