Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway CorridorThey will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 3:50 am
Zambia set to negotiate bigger stakes in new mining projectsZambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer.Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:02 am
De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sectorThe world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am
Sibanye braced for profit hit from lower prices, US output Company expects its half-year profit to fall by as much as 53% due to weaker PGM prices and lower output from its US operations. Reuters | August 18, 2023 | 7:29 am
Aya Gold & Silver expands drilling program in Morocco The company has more than doubled its planned drilling at the Boumadine polymetallic project. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 3:21 pm
Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake Piedmont said it will provide a further $70 million toward the Ewoyaa development capital to acquire a total 50% stake. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 9:37 am
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa Copper inks MOU to ship copper concentrate by rail Up to 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate to be exported via Angolan Lobito Ocean Port in Q4 2023. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 8:56 am
Evolution Energy signs graphite supply deal with China-based BTR The company will supply about 90% of the product from the project to BTR under the three-year agreement. Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 6:12 pm
BHP, South32 may face South Africa class action on lung disease A legal firm is seeking relief for miners who have worked at the operations since 1965 and their descendants. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2023 | 1:31 pm
China’s Canmax resolves lithium offtake dispute with Premier African Minerals Canmax had moved to terminate the deal in June after Premier failed to start delivering the lithium concentrate as promised. Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 9:59 am
Syrah pins hopes of mine restart on end of China supply glut Syrah offers one of the few non-Chinese options for those seeking graphite material through its mine in Mozambique. Bloomberg News | August 14, 2023 | 5:29 pm
Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:39 am