US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical mineralsThe DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and also has major deposits of copper, lithium, tantalum, and germanium.Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 7:38 am
Which countries are most reliant on coal?Coal is the largest source of electricity generation and the…Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 12, 2023 | 9:03 am
Deep-South stock soars after Namibia renews copper project licenseThe Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the miner's…Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 3:58 am
Harmony Gold cuts output forecast The company estimated its South African operations would meet their output and cost of production guidance, however. Reuters | January 26, 2022 | 8:20 am
Glencore, Managem to produce cobalt from recycled batteries The companies have partnered up to extract cobalt, lithium carbonate and nickel hydroxide from recycled battery materials. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2022 | 3:49 am
Soldiers seize power in Burkina Faso, drawing international ire Australian and Canadian miners are among the companies currently running gold operations in the African country. Bloomberg News | January 25, 2022 | 7:39 am
Barrick Gold mines in Tanzania reach Tier One status The mines, in Barrick's hands since late 2019, delivered a combined output of over 500,000 ounces of gold last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2022 | 6:28 am
Australian miner plunges most since 2014 after Burkina Faso coup Shares in shares West African Resources fell 17%, the biggest drop since November 2014, in Sydney on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | January 25, 2022 | 3:46 am
2022 – a year of rebalancing for metals and mining “The most likely outcome is an environment where commodity prices can settle from the extraordinary highs of 2021. But there are plenty of risks to this outlook," says Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie | January 24, 2022 | 5:10 pm
In charts: Gold rally defies traditional headwinds BofA sees investment demand driving gold to $1,925 in 2022. MINING.com Editor | January 24, 2022 | 11:40 am
Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2022 | 6:04 am
Sibanye-Stillwater ditches $1bn Brazil copper and nickel deal The assets were the Santa Rita nickel and Serrote copper mines, and would have boosted the miner's growing battery metals portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2022 | 3:51 am