Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-MarchThere are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater.Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 3:58 am
South Africa’s century-old gold refiner runs at 75% as mines dimThe 102 year-old Rand Refinery is the only African refiner…Bloomberg News | February 3, 2023 | 9:43 am
Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mineThe coal producer has been searching for assets outside South…Bloomberg News | February 3, 2023 | 7:39 am
Ghana signs $1.2 billion deal to develop its bauxite resources Government has picked Rocksure International as a strategic partner to build a mine and refinery. Bloomberg News | September 17, 2021 | 8:45 am
Guinea’s junta urges miners to help break “resource curse” The coup exacerbated concerns about supply constraints that have pushed aluminum prices to the highest level in 13 years. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 1:54 pm
Coal funding persists even as climate worry grows Coal might be the dirtiest word in climate politics in the run up to the United Nations COP26 summit. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 11:06 am
Mining a ‘laggard among laggards’ on female representation – report Women are leaving the mining industry due to few growth opportunities. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2021 | 11:23 am
Aya raises $55 million for Zgounder silver expansion in Morocco Aya is advancing an expansion feasibility study to boost production to 5 million oz. silver annually. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 15, 2021 | 10:47 am
Nigerian minister wants death penalty for gold smuggling Lawmakers are investigating the alleged loss of $9 billion a year to illegal mining of the precious metal. Bloomberg News | September 15, 2021 | 9:11 am
FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026 It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 3:50 am
China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:23 am
Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:08 am