Microsoft calls for ‘coalition’ to improve Congo’s informal cobalt minesMicrosoft executives visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo in December.Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:19 am
Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since…Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 3:24 pm
Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine suppliesThe mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets,…Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 10:43 am
South32 buys additional stake in Mozambique aluminum smelter Company has exercised its right to buy an additional 25% stake in Mozal Aluminium. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 2:36 pm
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula concentrator beating design throughput target The facility is exceeding designed throughput rates, treating 320,000 tonnes of ore in the month ending Sept. 20. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 30, 2021 | 10:06 am
South Africa to appeal court ruling on black mine ownership South Africa’s government will appeal two court rulings that struck down changes to rules requiring mining firms to be at least 26% owned by Black investors Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:46 am
South Africa energy minister backs coal amid climate talks The bulk of South Africa’s electricity is generated by burning coal. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2021 | 9:21 am
Zambia’s Konkola liquidator arrested, calls money-laundering charges “baseless” Milingo Lungu, has been charged with laundering more than $2 million. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:26 am
AngloGold Ashanti likely to resume mining at Obuasi by mid-Oct Operations were suspended following a ground collapse in May. Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 8:14 am
World’s cobalt supply deficit is shrinking, says S&P Global refined cobalt production is expected to rise 38.5% between 2021 and 2025. MINING.com Editor | September 29, 2021 | 1:30 pm
South Africa’s rival unions unite in dispute over gold miner pay Collectively, they are asking for a monthly pay increase of 1,500 rand ($100) for workers in Sibanye’s gold mines. Bloomberg News | September 29, 2021 | 8:49 am
Botswana sells troubled state-owned mine to Canada’s Premium Nickel Resources PNR was awarded an exclusive right to undertake six months of due diligence on BCL, placed under liquidation in 2016. Reuters | September 29, 2021 | 8:41 am