Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho

The white diamond is only the second one over 100 carats recovered this year at Letšeng, the world’s highest dollar per carat mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 5:46 am

The real costs of coltan mining in the DRC — report

A new study examines the impacts of coltan mining and trading on the environment and local communities in north-eastern DRC.

Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 1:29 pm

Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteries

Under this seven-year supply deal, Managem will supply Renault with 5,000 tonnes of cobalt sulfate annually starting from 2025.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 10:45 am

Arbitration hearing set for January in Vedanta-Zambia copper mine dispute

Zambia in May 2019 handed control of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to a state-appointed provisional liquidator, triggering a legal battle with its previous owner Vedanta.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 10:41 am

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 6:54 am

Egypt awards eight new exploration licences to foreign miners

Lotus Gold, AKH Gold, Marine Logistics Gold Mining and Ankh Resources join an increasing number of miners that have set their eyes on the West African country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2022 | 6:02 am