July 19, 2023

Mali gold mining revenue rose by 35% in 2022

Gold mining is a pillar of the country's economy, accounting for about 9% of gross domestic product in 2021 and 2022.

July 19, 2023

Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake

South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture.

July 19, 2023

No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush?

Governments have increasingly restricted or banned mineral exports in a bid to boost processing and retain more of the gains.

July 18, 2023

Tanzania unlawfully expropriated Ntaka Hill nickel project, tribunal finds, awards miner $109m

Indiana Resources delivered notices to Tanzanian authorities in 2020 over the amendments that canceled retention licenses prior to 2018.

July 18, 2023

Explorer Victor Vescovo says deep sea mining numbers don’t add up

Vescovo in 2019 became the first person to venture to the deepest trenches in the world’s five oceans.

July 18, 2023

Global nickel market in 11,900t surplus in May – INSG

That compares with a surplus of 18,800 metric tons in April 2023.

July 18, 2023

Gold price climbs over 1% on falling bond yields

Prior to this, bullion has been consolidating around the $1,950 level as investors wait for a clearer outlook on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.

July 18, 2023

It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals

Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers…

July 18, 2023

UAE delegation signs $1.9 billion mining partnership with Congo

The partnership will make it possible to set up more than four industrial mines, the president’s office said.

July 18, 2023

EU courts further controversy by adding mining to green rulebook

The move comes as the EU tries to re-shore clean technology from the US and China to meet its climate goals amid growing geopolitical tensions.