Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO

Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 5:40 am

Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration

The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the eastern city of Bukavu, has been in the works since 2019.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:35 am

First Quantum starts output at Africa’s biggest nickel mine

The Enterprise mine is expected to ramp up annual production to 32,000 tons of nickel over the next two years.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 9:43 am

Kumba Iron Ore builds up stockpiles as rail woes worsen

Kumba's profit in the six months through June declined 17% due to the rail challenges and softer prices.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 7:39 am

De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds

De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 5:55 am

Ranked: The world’s top cobalt producing countries

Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 24, 2023 | 9:00 am

Amplats expects operational improvement after tough first half

The company has maintained its production guidance for 2023 despite a 13% decline in refined output in the first half.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:58 am

Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets

Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 3:19 am

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