Africa Top Stories

Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential merger

A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before.

Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm

Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year

The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy…

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege

Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to…

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after…

Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am

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Barrick Gold says it will be obliged to temporarily suspend operations at Mali mines

The seizure of the gold meant it was no longer covered by Barrick's insurance, the company said.

Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 1:35 pm

South Africa starts rescuing illegal gold miners trapped for months

Civil rights groups say at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off shafts at the Buffelsfontein gold mine.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2025 | 9:03 am

Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says

Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked.

Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 3:00 am

Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks

Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years.

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2025 | 8:27 pm

JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says

Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes.

Northern Miner Staff | January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm

Allied Gold gets Mali’s go-ahead for new project near Sadiola

Known as Korali-Sud, the new project will be managed under Mali’s new mining code.

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2025 | 11:16 am

Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row

JSW Steel agreed in May to buy Minas de Revuboè, but the Mozambican government revoked the mine lease before a deal could be completed.

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2025 | 10:06 am

Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report

The flows started after the M23 movement seized the Rubaya area, which has one of the world's largest deposits of coltan.

Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 9:54 am

Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty

Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2025 | 3:45 am

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