Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-endThe expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production of 240,000 tonnes, compared with the current average of 120,000 tonnes.Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 5:26 am
South Africa’s platinum output back to pre-covid levels on job cutsThe World Platinum Investment Council says more than 10,000 jobs…Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 4:45 am
Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182 million for solar projectsZimbabwe faces an energy shortfall that often triggers the state-owned…Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 11:13 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
Botswana may raise De Beers stake as Anglo weighs spin-off The government owns a 15% stake in De Beers and Botswana accounts for 70% of the company's annual rough diamond supply. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 7:13 am
Rio Tinto’s South African unit may resume mineral sands project halted by violence Richards Bay Minerals plans to take the Zulti South project to the Rio Tinto board for approvals in the first half of next year. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 6:53 am
Gemfields unveils early gold estimates for Mozambique project Resource estimate for the Nairoto project suggests the presence of 103,000 ounces of gold averaging over two grams per tonne. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 4:25 am