Africa Top Stories

Gem Diamonds unearths 129-carat stone at Letšeng mine in Lesotho

The diamond, recovered on August 23rd, is the 10th greater than 100 carat stone the company has recovered so far in 2024.

Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 11:29 am

Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel project companies file restructuring plan

Sumitomo owns a 54.2% stake in the project companies.

Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 8:54 am

Senegal suspends mining to protect Faleme river

Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years…

Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 7:17 am

Video: “Productivity is lagging in Canadian mining industry” — former Vale Base Metals CEO

Mining veteran Deshnee Naidoo talks about the areas where she…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2024 | 1:03 pm

Lifezone’s Kabanga nickel project gains further US gov’t endorsement

Lifezone said it is proposing "a comprehensive investment plan" that…

Staff Writer | August 27, 2024 | 9:25 am

Botswana in talks to raise stake in De Beers

President Mokgweetsi Masisi also said the government will play a central role in selecting a new investor to replace Anglo at De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2024 | 5:43 am

Guinea, Emirates Global agree on alumina plant deal

The new alumina refinery is expected to have a capacity of 1 million tons a year and be built in the region of Boke.

Bloomberg News | June 9, 2024 | 9:23 am

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am

Ghana’s 2023 gold output rose 8.3%

Output in 2024 is projected to rise to between 4.3 million and 4.5 million ounces.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 10:14 am

Zambia sees KoBold spending $2.3 billion on giant copper mine

The Bill Gates-backed company aims to produce more than 300,000 metric tons per year at Mingomba.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2024 | 7:50 am

Sibanye loosens debt covenants to boost cash amid lower prices

The miner said on Friday that all of its lenders have agreed to raise the debt threshold on all facilities.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:34 am

Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold

Society Artisanal has engaged Minespider to track gold from the mines it oversees to its smelting facility.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 6:06 am

B2Gold nets $90 million stake in Versamet after royalty package sale

This new partnership offers B2Gold a chance to see the value in generally unrecognized royalties.

Henry Lazenby | June 6, 2024 | 11:29 am

Opening of new mines boosts Ivory Coast 2023 gold output

Gold output has been climbing steadily for several years and is expected to reach 56 metric tons this year.

Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 9:29 am

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