Work suspended at Botswana’s Khoemacau copper mine after accident kills two

The two workers were employed by Australian-based contractor Barminco.

Reuters | May 21, 2022 | 7:22 pm

Sinosteel signs $680m iron ore mine deal with Cameroon

Company will develop the Lobe iron ore mine in the central African nation.

Reuters | May 20, 2022 | 6:37 am

South Africans’ hair reveals heavy metal exposure from mining at Witwatersrand

Researchers are analyzing individual hair samples from people living and working around the Witwatersrand basin to determine the degree of uranium contamination.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2022 | 5:05 am

Trevali’s missing workers failed to reach Perkoa mine’s refuge chamber during floods

The search for the missing miners will continue, Trevali said.

Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 10:21 am

How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.

Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 6:06 am

Over 500 workers at Mozambique coal mine go on strike

The striking workers are demanding compensation from Vulcan following its purchase of the Moatize mine from Vale.

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 12:54 pm

Burkina Faso rescuers find no survivors in flooded mine’s rescue chamber

There had been some hope during a month-long search and rescue operation that the missing men might have reached the rescue chamber.

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 9:59 am

Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand

The EV sector consumed 59,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2021, or 34% of total demand, according to a report by the Cobalt Institute.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2022 | 9:03 am

Ghana starts gold purchase program to strengthen currency

The gold, oil and cocoa producing country saw consumer inflation rise to an 18-year record of almost 24% in April.

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 7:44 am

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De Beers trusts talks will avoid strike at Venetia mine

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