Africa Top Stories

Amplats says payouts to decline as South Africa power outages hit

The power outages could cut South Africa’s output of platinum-group metals by a fifth this year.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 4:34 am

Microsoft calls for ‘coalition’ to improve Congo’s informal cobalt mines

Microsoft executives visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic…

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:19 am

Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023

Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since…

Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 3:24 pm

Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals

“The goal is to discover new deposits that can be…

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 12:10 pm

Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies

The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets,…

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 10:43 am

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Copper price rally is catching the eye of politicians

If three’s a trend, then copper producers awash with cash after a doubling of prices are entering the next phase of the cycle: increased fiscal pressure from their host nations.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2021 | 4:35 pm

Loncor drills deepest hole at Adumbi deposit, stock rises

These results indicate that gold grades are increasing with depth, the company said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2021 | 9:28 am

Sundance refers iron ore dispute with Congo Republic to arbitration

Congo's government revoked Sundance affiliate Congo Iron's permit in December and awarded it to a little known company backed by Chinese investment.

Reuters | March 25, 2021 | 7:41 am

Petra Diamond’s mine guards face fresh human rights abuse claims

Guards at the Williamson mine in Tanzania are said to have deliberately swapped rubber projectiles with metal shot against trespassers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2021 | 7:27 am

Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal

The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 11:10 am

Resolute Mining shares drop 25% on Ghana lease termination

The miner has been ordered to cease all activities and operations at its Bibiani gold mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Exploration boom in West Africa challenged by lack of services — report

Higher metal prices and the need to meet a growing global demand for metals has triggered an exploration and expansion frenzy in the region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 11:34 am

Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35%

In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 3:51 am

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