Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPICPlatinum demand surged 25% in 2023, seen down 6% in 2024.Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
Sibanye falls to $2 billion loss, weighs capital raise if metal prices worsenCEO Neal Froneman said Sibanye may consider a capital raise…Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:21 am
First Quantum touts interest in its Zambia copper operationsThe company has been under pressure to strengthen its balance…Bloomberg News | March 4, 2024 | 10:12 am
Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing Government wants to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country. Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 7:38 am
Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement Winshear is one of three mining companies that have requested compensation from the Tanzania government through the ICSID tribunal. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Mali to meet or exceed forecast for industrial gold output Production is expected to reach or even exceed its 67.7 tonnes forecast for 2023, according to a mines ministry official. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 10:12 am
Egyptian tycoon eyes stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq project Egypt's second wealthiest person Naguib Sawiris says the potential investment would allow him to expand his business in Pakistan. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2023 | 3:53 am
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey. Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:07 am
Centamin unveils new mine plan for Sukari targeting over 500,000 oz. gold per year Sukari is Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine. Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 9:16 am
Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt. Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 6:16 am
X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy. Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 11:35 am