The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.

The world’s supply of tantalum, an essential component in most computers and mobile phones, is under threat.

Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly.

Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo.

"We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.

Coal miner is considering potential deals to acquire copper and manganese assets as part of its diversification strategy.

Bouna Sylla is former head of the state company that managed infrastructure projects on the giant Simandou iron ore project.

The project has total probable reserves of 11.3 million oxide tonnes grading 0.63 g/t gold, 7.9 million transition tonnes at 0.63 g/t gold, and 155.1 million fresh tonnes at 0.73 g/t gold.