Africa Top Stories

South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso

Search teams are still looking for the other four.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 7:56 am

Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund

The MIIF plans to invest up to $60 million this…

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 7:55 am

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Documents released by a shareholder activist organization on Tuesday show…

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 2:27 pm

Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US

The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 8:32 am

Largest white diamond ever auctioned goes for $21.5 million

The egg-sized white diamond dubbed “The Rock” is said to be the largest of its kind to ever go under the hammer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2022 | 7:49 am

Once-forsaken copper country is back in the spotlight

Mining investors are stampeding back into Zambia and Congo, which host vast copper and cobalt deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2022 | 3:46 am

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

Families desperately await news of Burkina miners trapped for 26 days

There has been no communication with the miners since they were trapped more than 1,640 ft below ground during a flood at Trevali's Perkoa zinc mine on April 16.

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 2:27 pm

Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel

Forex support by the Bank of Sierra Leone for petroleum product imports was estimated at $24 million in the first quarter of this year.

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Arc Minerals inks multi-million JV deal with Anglo American

Anglo American will take 70% of the JV, which will explore for copper and cobalt in Zambia's base metals-rich northwestern province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2022 | 3:51 am

Barrick ramps up mine stocks to weather supply chain storm

Barrick Gold has nearly doubled its inventory of some key supplies at mines, CEO Mark Bristow says.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 10:07 am

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South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso

Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US

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