October 2, 2024 Tanzania to pay market prices to miners ordered to sell gold to central bank Major gold producers in the nation include AngloGold Ashanti and Barrick Gold.
October 2, 2024 Madagascar’s nickel and cobalt miner Ambatovy shuts down ore pipeline Traders said that the incident could tighten supplies in the cobalt market.
October 2, 2024 Uganda sets up state-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations All mining activities in the east African country have previously been done by private firms after obtaining exploration and mining licenses.
October 1, 2024 Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump Africa's top producer of lithium has attracted over $1 billion investment from Sinomine and its Chinese peers.
September 30, 2024 UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax.
September 30, 2024 Barrick reaches deal with Mali after reports staff were detained Mali’s junta in 2023 adopted a new mining code that could see the government increase its stake to 35% in existing gold mines.
September 30, 2024 Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines The statement from the world's second largest miner comes two days after the Malian government arrested four employees of the company.
September 30, 2024 Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipment The scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration.
September 30, 2024 Sinomine says it will build lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe The company's Zimbabwean unit plans to build a $500 million lithium refinery in the next 3-5 years, even as the company currently loses money.
September 30, 2024 Thor Explorations denies allegations of tax evasion in Nigeria The state of Osun alleges that the company has dodged over 3.25 billion Nigerian naira (approximately $1.9 million) in taxes.
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