The race is on for iron ore riches buried under an African jungle
For years, the massive iron deposits under Guinea’s mountainous jungle were practically forgotten by the mining industry.
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Glencore’s 2019 cobalt up, copper down; share price rises
Glencore's 2019 copper output fell 6% and battery mineral cobalt rose 10%.
Congo’s 2019 copper output up 17%, cobalt production falls 20%
Copper production rose to 1.433 million tonnes in 2019.
Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst
Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
Fiore expects Pan mine to produce up to 48,000 ounces in 2020
The Canadian miner said the installation of the primary crusher is making a difference.
M3 submits operation plan for Mohave gold project
The plan outlines 600 proposed drill holes in three different areas.
Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho
Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million.
Platinum mining giant says South Africa running out of time
While South Africa’s platinum producers have benefited from a surge in metal prices, mining investors are being deterred by regulatory uncertainty and power shortages.
Congo’s new artisanal cobalt monopoly could seek private partner
The new company would be managed independently by state mining company Gecamines.