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Zimbabwe plans incentives to encourage mineral processing

Zimbabwe has banned the export of unprocessed raw lithium and “base minerals” to boost domestic processing.

Bloomberg News | October 10, 2024 | 7:39 am

Zambia to keep majority ownership of mining permits

The country has set up a special purpose vehicle that will own certain licenses and then seek partners for their exploration and mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2024 | 5:24 am

Ghana unions cancel strike over illegal gold mining after talks

Ghanaian unions have called off a strike after the government promised to take measures to clean up its small-scale mining sector.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 1:04 pm

Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining

The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 11:19 am

Project dearth slows South Africa’s $9.3 billion coal exit plan

Political infighting, labor-union opposition and delays to planned closures of coal-fired power plants have all helped slow implementation.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 10:19 am

Ex-Glencore executives must wait until 2027 for bribery trial

England’s criminal courts are suffering from a crippling backlog of cases exacerbated by years of underfunding, the coronavirus pandemic and lawyer strikes.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 7:58 am

Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion

Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:59 pm

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm

UK fraud watchdog settles case brought by ENRC for ‘leaks’ during investigation

The Kazakh mining group accused Britain's Serious Fraud Office of leaking information about a corruption probe to journalists.

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 11:11 am

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