Africa Top Stories

US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals

Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:07 am

Centamin unveils new mine plan for Sukari targeting over 500,000 oz. gold per year

Sukari is Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 9:16 am

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from…

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 6:16 am

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't…

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 11:35 am

Zambia to decide on new Mopani Copper Mines investor in October

Mopani bidders are Sibanye, Zijin, and IHC-linked investor, according to…

Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 5:49 am

Australia’s Predictive Discovery raises $55m for Guinea gold mine

The fundraising was the biggest for an Africa-focused gold exploration firm this year.

Reuters | May 29, 2022 | 3:21 pm

Two more miners found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine

The dead bodies of two more missing miners have been found at a zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining in Burkina Faso.

Reuters | May 28, 2022 | 3:22 pm

Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader

Hakainde Hichilema, who won power in August, has yet to say what he’ll do to revive Konkola Copper Mines Plc.

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 7:18 am

Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania

It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am

Anglo Platinum seals pay deal with South African unions

The company sealed a five-year wage deal with some of the biggest labor unions in South Africa.

Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 9:23 am

Several dead in fighting between miners in north Chad, govt says

A local rebel group's unconfirmed report of at least 200 fatalities in the area circulated on social media.

Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 9:17 am

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand in China despite covid curbs

Although Tharisa's chrome exports to China have not been impacted by logistical issues, bottlenecks remain a worry, the company said.

Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:28 am

Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’

The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase.

Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:04 am

B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources

Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 4:03 am

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