Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firm

The DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 12:26 pm

Asante Gold to up production at Bibiani with new plant

The sulphide recovery facility is crucial to Asante's ambitious plan to increase gold production at Bibiani to over 250,000 ounces per year.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 5:53 am

Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng

The Australian company has also secured two outstanding permits for the Goulamina lithium project, in southern Mali.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 3:55 am

Vedanta subsidiary Western Cluster plans $2bn Liberia investment

The investment will spread over the next five years to fund the expansion of its iron ore operations.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:27 am

NextSource lands World Bank support for Molo graphite expansion

The proposed expansion will increase the Molo mine's capacity by nearly nine times to 150,000 tpa.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2024 | 8:53 am

At least 22 killed in artisanal mine collapse in southern Mali

The accident follows the death of over 70 people in similar circumstances at an artisanal mine in southwest Mali in January.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:10 am

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the Middle East, has no intention to sell its shares in the US company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2024 | 5:25 am

Zambia takes first step to start trader competing with Glencore

The cabinet approved the creation of a special purpose vehicle that will invest and trade in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 3:27 pm

A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows

Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 11:28 am

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Zimbabwe to tackle gold smuggling by boosting mine surveillance

Ivanhoe to explore Zambia with a view of replicating success in DRC

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