Rescuers pull out first survivor of Zambia landslide that trapped 38 miners

On Dec. 1 a landslide inundated an open-pit copper mine and trapped at least 38 people who were working there without a permit.

Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 5:06 am

Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year

North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers awards ceremony.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Rio Tinto brings forward Simandou iron ore production to 2025

Rio owns two of four Simandou mining blocks as part of its Simfer joint venture with China's Chalco Iron Ore Holdings and the government of Guinea.

Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 2:21 pm

Zambia’s president hopeful that trapped miners still alive

The miners at Seseli Mine were trapped in three locations and heavy rains had flooded the pit.

Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 8:43 am

Blank-check firm in talks to merge with South African gold mine

The deal could value Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Co. at as much as $425 million.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 7:12 am

Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining

The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2023 | 8:40 am

First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow

The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2023 | 6:56 am

Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share

Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 8:06 am

Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines

The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:44 am

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