Botswana’s new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soonThe pact will see the government's share of diamonds from the Debswana joint venture gradually increase to 50% over the next decade.Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 10:37 am
Gold price surge adds glitter to tarnished minersGold miners are generating cash, boosting dividends and announcing plans…Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 9:47 am
Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decadesThe country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline…Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:39 am
China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 7:56 am
Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July. Reuters | September 24, 2024 | 6:08 am
Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024 with strategic cost reductions and operational adjustments. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2024 | 3:42 am
BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 9:47 am
First Quantum suspends operations at Zambia mine after fatal accident The company said the worker died following an incident involving a tracked dozer and a light vehicle. Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 6:41 am
Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine yields 212-carat stone It is the 13th diamond over 100-carat unearthed this year at the Lesotho mine. Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 3:55 am
Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:19 am
CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry. Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Asante Gold begins mining from third satellite pit at Bibiani Over the next 30 months, the Russel pit is expected to deliver a total of 1.9 million tonnes at 1.62 g/t to the Bibiani process plant. Staff Writer | September 19, 2024 | 11:17 am