Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical mineralsThe southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.Reuters | June 8, 2023 | 10:53 am
CHARTS: Copper mining profits top $100 billion a year, but where are the new mines?Copper mining company profits topped $100 billion two years in…Frik Els | June 8, 2023 | 9:43 am
BHP’s Xplor looking for more copper, nickel exploration projectsBHP Xplor’s VP Sonia Scarselli says demand-supply equation for other…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2023 | 8:12 am
Egypt’s Sawiris looks to battery metals, awaits nod on gold concessions Sawiris changed the structure of his gold mining company La Mancha this summer to bring other investors into the $1.4 billion fund. Reuters | November 10, 2021 | 9:51 am
Northam’s swoop for RBPlat stake scuppers Implats approach Northam Platinum Holdings plans to spend about $1.13 billion to become the top shareholder in Royal Bafokeng. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 2:56 pm
Mali industrial gold output on track to beat forecast, says ministry Gold production from the 13 mines operated by major miners stood at 47.1 tonnes by the end of September. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 10:08 am
Congo Republic seeks Glencore loan deal within a year, says oil minister The country has 12 offshore blocks open for bidding at the moment and is seeking new investors to develop its gas resources. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 8:22 am
UAE to audit all gold refineries in crackdown on illicit trade A Reuters investigation in 2019 found that UAE took in gold worth billions of dollars smuggled from Africa. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 7:53 am
Investors pushed mining giants to quit coal. Now it’s backfiring Anglo American's strategy reversal has become a case study for unintended consequences. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 4:00 am
Asante Gold to start producing at Bibiani in 2022 The Canadian miner aims to produce about 190,000 ounces in the first 12 months, ramping up to 240,000oz annually for at least six years. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2021 | 3:18 am
At least 18 killed in artisanal gold mine collapse in Niger Artisanal miners often use old-fashioned and unregulated methods of digging, leading to frequent deadly accidents. Reuters | November 8, 2021 | 12:22 pm
AngloGold CEO cuts red tape to boost output and lower costs AngloGold’s new “simplified structure” will mean local managers report only to the chief operations officer and chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | November 8, 2021 | 9:52 am