Africa Top Stories

Caledonia Mining to buy one of Zimbabwe’s largest gold projects

The $53 million shares deal could more than double Caledonia's production, potentially making it Zimbabwe’s top gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 3:58 am

Angola awards $333m to Trafigura consortium to improve Congo rail link

The Angolan transport ministry said in its statement the improved…

Reuters | July 20, 2022 | 7:33 am

Gemfields on alert as insurgent attacks creep closer to Montepuez

An incident took place on July 13, about 30 km…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 20, 2022 | 3:51 am

Cameroon’s anti-graft agency says investigations into Glencore bribery underway

In June, Glencore’s UK subsidiary pleaded guilty to seven counts…

Reuters | July 19, 2022 | 3:59 pm

Petra Diamonds annual revenue up 44% on US demand for gems

The company, which operates three mines in South Africa and…

Reuters | July 19, 2022 | 7:46 am

Cardinal Resources attracts third bidder in takeover war

A Ghanaian suitor has offered $1.05 per share, becoming the third bid Cardinal receives this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2020 | 3:56 am

Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners

Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2020 | 6:58 am

Ghanaian government expects increased gold production in 2020

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said this goal is achievable as production hasn’t stopped.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 22, 2020 | 1:30 pm

Search for last miner trapped at Gamsberg goes on, mining halted

The search continues and mining activity remains suspended at Gamsberg.

Reuters | November 22, 2020 | 10:09 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price to hit $2,300 next year on inflation risks, zinc price soars as Vedanta halts Gamsberg mine after accident, Dominion Diamond Mines to restart Ekati.

MINING.com Editor | November 20, 2020 | 9:43 am

Zinc price soars on supply squeeze even as stealth stocks build

LME three-month zinc hit a fresh 18-month high of $2,793 per tonne on Friday and is even outperforming high-flying copper.

Reuters | November 20, 2020 | 8:17 am

White Metal, Noronex to start work at Namibia copper-silver project

The companies just completed an earn-in deal and can now move towards geophysics and drilling.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2020 | 6:20 am

Zambia’s copper output increases amid foreign debt default

9.45% rise in production comes as good news to Zambia, which missed a $42.5 million payment on part of its international debt last week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2020 | 3:43 am

Volkswagen joins cobalt group supporting artisanal DRC miners

Pilot project intends to strengthen legal compliance and improve health and safety conditions in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2020 | 10:56 am

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