September 26, 2024 Zijin wants its Africa copper mine to rival the world’s biggest Kamoa-Kakula, in which Zijin and Ivanhoe both hold a 39.6% stake, may surpass BHP’s ageing Escondida mine in Chile.
September 25, 2024 Koryx Copper raises $7.4 million to advance African projects The private placement represents the third financing announced by Koryx this year.
September 24, 2024 Miners could lose 6.4% of spending to fraud — report Crowe's research shows implementing better fraud prevention practices could cut losses by up to 40% within 12 months.
September 24, 2024 China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa.
September 24, 2024 Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July.
September 24, 2024 Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024 with strategic cost reductions and operational adjustments.
September 23, 2024 BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt.
September 23, 2024 First Quantum suspends operations at Zambia mine after fatal accident The company said the worker died following an incident involving a tracked dozer and a light vehicle.
September 23, 2024 Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine yields 212-carat stone It is the 13th diamond over 100-carat unearthed this year at the Lesotho mine.
September 20, 2024 Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause.
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
