Race for critical minerals affect African nations most, South Africa saysRamaphosa made the remarks in his speech at a summit for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 10:50 am
Harmony targets first copper from Australia mine by 2028Harmony acquired the Eva Copper project in Queensland in 2022…Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 7:38 am
Liberia conditionally lifts shutdown order on China Union’s iron ore minesChina Union took over the Bong Mines, located around 150…Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 2:08 pm
How a rattled South Africa became Anglo’s best defence against BHP bid More than 20% of Anglo shares are held by South African investors. Reuters | May 30, 2024 | 7:04 am
Billions in African gold smuggled to UAE each year — report Illicit gold trade amounts to $23.7 billion-$35 billion annually based on current market prices, a report by SwissAid shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2024 | 5:42 am
Endeavour Mining begins commissioning Lafigue gold mine First gold pour from the mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected in late June, which is a quarter ahead of schedule. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2024 | 3:43 am
Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6 billion diamond project launch The natural diamond market has struggled in the past two years due to rising consumer demand for cheaper lab-grown diamonds. Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 9:28 am
Mining M&A slips as firms lawyer-up to fight regulators The value of deals in the industry declined 12.5% to $74.2 billion this year. Colin McClelland | May 29, 2024 | 8:44 am
Endeavour Mining invests in Côte d’Ivoire exploration projects Endeavour has taken up a 12.39% equity stake in private explorer Koulou Gold. Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 8:43 am
Botswana wants quick separation of De Beers from Anglo The world's top diamond producer by value is finalizing a new ten-year gem sales deal agreed last June with De Beers. Reuters | May 29, 2024 | 6:35 am
Gem Diamonds finds sixth 100+ carat stone in 2024 The 212.9 carat Type II white stone was found at Letšeng mine, one of the world’s ten largest diamond operations by revenue. Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 5:19 am
BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut off, BHP confirmed it had failed to secure Anglo’s board backing and would not proceed with the takeover. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2024 | 4:05 am