Gold Fields eyes rapid ramp-up at new Chile mine, lifts output forecastSalares Norte is expected to produce 250,000 ounces of gold this year, before ramping up to 580,000 ounces in 2025.Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:38 am
Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China relianceThe move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for…Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 7:06 am
Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in BotswanaRecoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white…Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am
Glencore and Seriti weigh job cuts in South Africa due to ‘dire’ train situation Transnet has been hobbled by sabotage, cable theft and aging equipment. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:45 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 6:58 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am
Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy Deal adds to Fourtuna’s portfolio the Diamba Sud project in Senegal, which is one of the newest gold discoveries in the region. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 5:03 am
Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals. Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm