Africa Top Stories

Appian Capital Advisory sells stake in Peak Rare Earths

The sale of Appian’s position was priced at A$0.99 per share, representing a substantial 24.5% premium to Peak’s shares pre-closing.

MINING.com Editor | February 16, 2022 | 3:20 pm

Cobalt powerhouse doubles down on nickel

Umicore says the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry is switching to high-nickel…

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2022 | 7:46 am

Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump

Barrick also increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 11%…

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 3:31 am

Glencore earmarks $1.5 billion for probes amid record profit

The world’s biggest commodity trader expects long-running corruption investigations in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2022 | 3:51 am

Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines sign deal to develop Kipushi zinc mine

Kipushi will have an average grade of 36.4% zinc over…

Reuters | February 14, 2022 | 8:55 am

Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus

Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2020 | 5:29 am

Amplats declares force majeure, cuts output forecast

The south African miner lowered total platinum group metals guidance for 2020 from 4.2-4.7 million ounces to 3.3-3.8 million ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2020 | 3:48 am

Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects

Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2020 | 12:14 pm

The best places to mine are still in the developed world – and that’s a problem

The Fraser Institute's annual survey shows that uncertainty is a confidence killer among mining executives.

Reuters | March 5, 2020 | 10:19 am

Sierra Leone iron ore crisis creates debt-racked ghost town

In all, 1,700 workers at Marampa were dismissed due to a legal dispute with the government.

Reuters | March 5, 2020 | 9:16 am

Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes

The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2020 | 9:11 am

China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou

The Chinese agency overseeing the biggest government-owned companies is close to approving the development of the vast iron ore deposit in Guinea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2020 | 6:40 am

Critical Resource, ERM join to tackle ESG risks

Losing social support, or social licence to operate (SOL), is seen as the main risk mining and metals firms are facing.

Amanda Stutt | March 4, 2020 | 3:46 pm

Teranga completes Massawa- Sabodala combination

The company is combining its gold project in Senegal with Teranga Sabodala gold mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2020 | 2:25 pm

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