November 1, 2024 Mercuria eyes equity in African assets, new metals boss says “You will see us very present in Africa and putting our money where our mouth is in respect of the Copperbelt,” Kostas Bintas said.
November 1, 2024 Botswana’s new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon The pact will see the government's share of diamonds from the Debswana joint venture gradually increase to 50% over the next decade.
November 1, 2024 Gold price surge adds glitter to tarnished miners Gold miners are generating cash, boosting dividends and announcing plans to buy back shares.
November 1, 2024 Syrah secures $150m US loan for Mozambique graphite operation Execution of the loan agreement with United States International Development Finance Corporation follows a three-year process.
November 1, 2024 Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades The country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade.
November 1, 2024 NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and chief executive to lead the company during the current growth phase.
October 30, 2024 Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.
October 30, 2024 Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries The Toronto-based company lowered the copper guidance to 425,000–450,000 tonnes, from 440,000–490,000 tonnes.
October 30, 2024 Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.
October 30, 2024 Asante Gold announces $525 million financing to support Ghana growth plans The company's plan is to organically grow its gold production through improvements at Bibiani and Chirano.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
