Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study saysCongo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high.Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:41 am
Endeavour Mining expects more gold M&ACEO Sebastien de Montessus said Newmont's offer to buy Newcrest…Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:38 am
Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake firstEndiama plans to more than double its diamond production between…Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:47 am
The world needs Simandou iron ore, Rio Tinto CEO says Simandou "has to be done in a very careful way, from all sorts of ESG angles, not least biodiversity." Reuters | October 7, 2021 | 6:53 am
Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 10:14 am
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm
Thor’s Segilola gold mine reaches commercial production Segilola is Nigeria’s first-ever commercial gold mine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2021 | 9:18 am
De Beers sells first traceable diamonds under GemFair Sold parcel of ethically sourced diamonds came from artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 9:06 am
Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 8:06 am
BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 10:29 am
New underground mine to extend life of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production. MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2021 | 1:40 pm
Endeavour Mining outlines ambitious five-year exploration plan West Africa's top gold producer aims to add 15 to 20 million gold ounces and extend the life of its seven core assets beyond 10 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2021 | 7:05 am