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Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 7:49 am

Hummingbird Resources sold to Nioko Resources in $17.5m cash deal

Hummingbird has flagged continued challenges around operational performance at its…

Staff Writer | December 16, 2024 | 11:21 am

Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked

If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2024 | 3:53 am

Copper price: What’s in store for 2025

The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year…

Frik Els | December 13, 2024 | 5:48 pm

Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help

Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 7:26 am

South32 pulls Mozambique smelter forecast amid unrest

Transport of raw materials to Mozal Aluminum is currently being blocked by Presidential election-related civil unrest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2024 | 3:57 am

Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring

The world’s top gold mining company initiated plans to dismiss one executive and at least 10 senior managers, Bloomberg sources said.

Bloomberg News | December 9, 2024 | 10:56 am

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal

The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 10:55 am

GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute

With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 8:40 am

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 5:56 am

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Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

Hummingbird Resources sold to Nioko Resources in $17.5m cash deal

Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked

Copper price: What’s in store for 2025

Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

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Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help

South32 pulls Mozambique smelter forecast amid unrest

Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal

GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

Energy Fuels MOU with Madagascar unlocks path for $2bn Toliara project

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work