Africa Top Stories

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO

Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 5:40 am

Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration

The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the…

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:35 am

First Quantum starts output at Africa’s biggest nickel mine

The Enterprise mine is expected to ramp up annual production…

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 9:43 am

Kumba Iron Ore builds up stockpiles as rail woes worsen

Kumba's profit in the six months through June declined 17%…

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:39 am

Impala stalls Zimbabwe platinum approach over ownership concern

Zimbabwe’s plan to develop one of the world’s biggest platinum mines stalled after Impala asked for greater transparency on the ownership of a state-run company.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 9:49 am

Congo seals deal with Israeli billionaire to recover assets

A company controlled by Dan Gertler will return mining and oil assets to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 8:00 am

Harmony Gold sees price boost from Russia-Ukraine crisis

Gold has risen by about 6% so far in February in the build-up to Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Reuters | February 28, 2022 | 7:34 am

Rio Tinto settles with Australian watchdog on Mozambique disclosure breach

Company has agreed to pay a small penalty for overstating its Mozambique coal reserves in 2012.

Reuters | February 28, 2022 | 7:27 am

Perseus Mining becomes sole owner of Orca Gold in $155m deal

Perseus currently owns a 15% stake in the Canadian developer, which is developing the Block 14 gold project in northern Sudan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2022 | 6:58 am

Committing to carbon neutrality, forward-facing commodities miners’ way to stay in business – report

Almost four in 10 miners believe that committing to carbon neutrality is the way to go to stay in business, White & Case’s annual survey shows.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 27, 2022 | 12:31 pm

Morocco seeks to boost cobalt output, official says

Morocco aims to exploit its cobalt reserves as part of the supply chain for rechargeable batteries.

Reuters | February 25, 2022 | 9:25 am

ESG, green energy transition to remain top-of-mind in mining boardrooms – report

The environmental, social and governance theme anchored itself as a mainstream aspect of the mining business in 2021, a report by White & Case states.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2022 | 5:05 am

Strong diamond demand boosts Lucara revenue, Petra sales

Miners have added evidence that the global market for roughs diamonds and jewellery has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2022 | 4:09 am

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