Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gapMining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years.Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 7:44 am
Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auctionThe coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7…Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 5:49 am
Namibia says will not grab stakes in existing resource firmsThe ministry, however, did not rule out the government taking…Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 9:13 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
Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 3:53 am
Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually "for a long time". Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 5:46 pm
Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am
Guinea junta leader to meet political, mining leaders this week Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has agreed to meet with mining companies. Bloomberg News | September 12, 2021 | 3:07 pm
Glencore is stalling Chad’s debt revamp talks, premier says About a third of Chad’s public external debt is owed to Glencore and other commercial lenders under an oil-for-cash program. Bloomberg News | September 10, 2021 | 5:34 pm
ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia The company was exploring the possibility of expanding production to as much as 30 million tonnes a year. Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 10:58 am
Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic. Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 7:48 am