May 4, 2022

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition.

May 4, 2022

Fortescue targets 2023 go-ahead for first green hydrogen project

The Gibson Island project is one of many tentative deals unveiled by the company as it strives to become a major green energy supplier.

May 2, 2022

Column: Copper, iron ore yet to reflect China’s weakening industrial outlook

The slump in China's main manufacturing sentiment index has yet to be fully reflected in prices for key metals, writes Clyde Russell.

May 2, 2022

Guinea’s coup leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule

Lengthy transition is likely to upset West Africa's political bloc that has called for a swift return to constitutional order.

April 30, 2022

Congo backs billionaire Gertler’s bid to end US sanctions

Gertler will return assets worth billions of dollars to the State in exchange for the reimbursement of expenses and Congo’s assistance.

April 29, 2022

Iron ore price up as China vows to step up economic support

A Politburo meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping said China would adopt a package of policies to help pandemic-hit industries.

April 28, 2022

SEC sues Vale for false claims tied to Brumadinho dam collapse

The SEC’s complaint, filed in federal court in Brooklyn, is seeking civil penalties, ill-gotten gains plus interest.

April 28, 2022

Champion Iron Q4 production drops 7% due to lower head grade, throughput

During Q4, the Bloom Lake operation produced 1.87 million tonnes of high-grade 66.2% iron concentrate.

April 28, 2022

One by one, mega miners show why metals supply is so squeezed

Glencore Plc is the latest giant miner to pare back production forecasts, in what’s turning out to be a difficult start to the year for companies.

April 27, 2022

Vale first-quarter net profit falls 19.6%, but beats expectations

Vale cited lower sales of iron ore fines and pellets due to an intense rain season in top mining state Minas Gerais.