October 11, 2024 Orano boosts uranium mining and enrichment capacities as market tightens The state-controlled company is investing to prolong the life of mines in Canada and Kazakhstan.
October 11, 2024 Patriot Lithium expands into copper with Zambia project Patriot believes the Katwaro project will complement its lithium assets and provide jurisdictional diversity.
October 10, 2024 Zimbabwe plans incentives to encourage mineral processing Zimbabwe has banned the export of unprocessed raw lithium and “base minerals” to boost domestic processing.
October 10, 2024 Zambia to keep majority ownership of mining permits The country has set up a special purpose vehicle that will own certain licenses and then seek partners for their exploration and mining.
October 9, 2024 Ghana unions cancel strike over illegal gold mining after talks Ghanaian unions have called off a strike after the government promised to take measures to clean up its small-scale mining sector.
October 9, 2024 Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates.
October 9, 2024 Project dearth slows South Africa’s $9.3 billion coal exit plan Political infighting, labor-union opposition and delays to planned closures of coal-fired power plants have all helped slow implementation.
October 9, 2024 Ex-Glencore executives must wait until 2027 for bribery trial England’s criminal courts are suffering from a crippling backlog of cases exacerbated by years of underfunding, the coronavirus pandemic and lawyer strikes.
October 8, 2024 Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.
October 8, 2024 Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1 Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.
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
