November 14, 2024

Harmony Gold names Beyers Nel new CEO amid copper pivot

Harmony Gold appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer.

November 14, 2024

Resolute CEO still held in Mali, diplomatic sources say, as shares suspended

The Malian military junta is seeking at least $161 million from the company to settle a tax dispute.

November 14, 2024

Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works

Hummingbird 's 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold is now in talks with an unnamed interested party on a non-exclusive basis.

November 13, 2024

South African labour union to strike at ArcelorMittal over job cuts

Africa's biggest steel producer was rocked by a two-week wage strike in May 2022.

November 13, 2024

Newcore cuts best gold grades yet at Enchi project in Ghana

One hole cut 1 metres at 204 g/t from 59 metres depth, along with 2 metres of 1.46 g/t.

November 13, 2024

Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says

The cautious outlook comes as global exploration budgets for nonferrous metals declined by 3% in 2024.

November 13, 2024

Mali seeks $160 million from Resolute Mining after detaining its CEO

The nation’s junta has been pushing firms with operating gold projects to come to the negotiating table.

November 13, 2024

COP29 spotlights critical minerals as African women count the cost

Africa holds over 40% of the world's reserves of transition minerals like cobalt, lithium and copper.

November 12, 2024

Paladin shares sink as it cuts uranium output

The uranium miner revised down its production forecast for the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia.

November 12, 2024

Friedland considers floating African iron ore company on ASX

The IPO, expected before June 2025, seeks to raise capital for acquiring "overlooked" critical minerals projects in Australia.