Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipmentThe scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration.Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:16 am
Sinomine says it will build lithium sulfate plant in ZimbabweThe company's Zimbabwean unit plans to build a $500 million…Bloomberg News | September 30, 2024 | 10:01 am
Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — reportOnly 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were…Staff Writer | September 29, 2024 | 9:08 am
Perseus Mining takes stake in Guinea-focused miner Perseus has acquired a stake of almost 14% in Predictive Discovery Ltd. Bloomberg News | August 14, 2024 | 7:20 am
China’s XCMG signs deal with Simfer for Simandou iron ore project China's leading construction machinery manufacturer will provide $112m in core mining equipment. Reuters | August 14, 2024 | 7:09 am
Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer Botswana's economy has been hit by a drop in demand for diamonds. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 8:35 am
DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia closing the border for transport drivers' safety. Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 7:35 am
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 7:10 am
Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 6:34 am
Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2024 | 3:56 am
Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia. Bloomberg News | August 11, 2024 | 12:59 pm
Russia asks Niger to help as geologists taken hostage Two employees of an unidentified Russian company came under attack by militants in July, while they were exploring for mineral resources, according to the news service. Bloomberg News | August 9, 2024 | 2:25 pm