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.

September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 19, 2024

Asante Gold begins mining from third satellite pit at Bibiani

Over the next 30 months, the Russel pit is expected to deliver a total of 1.9 million tonnes at 1.62 g/t to the Bibiani process plant.

September 18, 2024

Giyani secures Botswana’s first manganese mining licence for Kgwakwe Hill

K.Hill will be one of the few battery-grade manganese projects outside China.

September 18, 2024

Gold-rich Sudan talks mining with Russia as war alliances shift

Moscow is looking to strengthen ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war.

September 18, 2024

Atlantic within ‘touching distance’ of building Ghana’s first lithium mine

The exploration company is waiting for Ghana's parliament to ratify its licence to break ground at Ewoyaa.

September 17, 2024

Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report

Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.