Zimbabwe seeks $950 million in new bid to kick-start mining firmKuvimba Mining House, under its new CEO, is looking to secure funds to develop lithium, platinum and gold assets.Bloomberg News | February 13, 2025 | 9:17 am
Malawi temporarily bans all mineral exports to revamp rulesRio Tinto Group-backed Sovereign Metals is currently developing a graphite…Bloomberg News | February 13, 2025 | 7:13 am
Robex secures Mali’s approval for Nampala mine dealThe agreement raises the state’s stake in the Nampala gold…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2025 | 3:43 am
Chinese lithium firms take over copycat Nigeria refinery project A joint venture between Canmax Technologies and Jiangxi Jiuling last year took a controlling interest in Ganfeng Lithium Industry. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2025 | 9:49 am
First Quantum will not rush into sale of Zambian copper mines stake The Canadian miner wants to secure a long-term partner at its Zambian mines. Reuters | February 12, 2025 | 6:52 am
Barrick considers Mali care and maintenance: Bristow Gold stockpiles in the country have been seized and four Barrick employees remain under detention. Staff Writer | February 12, 2025 | 6:46 am
‘Show me the money’: record gold price is test for top miners The next 10 days gives the top producers a chance to win back skeptical shareholders. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2025 | 12:27 pm
Barrick and Mali fail to reach deal, talks halted Mali is asking for a single payment of $197m, while Barrick is proposing a payment plan distributed over time. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2025 | 10:03 am
Kodal kicks off production at Mali’s Bougouni lithium mine First production of spodumene concentrate at Bougouni makes it Mali's second lithium mine to begin operations in less than two months. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2025 | 3:56 am
ReElement, Novare to build Africa’s first critical elements refinery The $100 million facility is expected to begin development in H2 2025. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 11:40 am
Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market Botswana is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value. Reuters | February 10, 2025 | 8:03 am
Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year. Henry Lazenby in Skukuza, South Africa | February 10, 2025 | 7:42 am