September 26, 2024 Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali.
September 26, 2024 Asante Gold secures $100 million to grow Ghana mines About 90.7 million shares will be sold at C$1.50 each to a strategic investor, with proceeds to be used at Bibiani and Chirano mines.
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.
Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information. January 04, 2026 | 09:02 am
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. January 04, 2026 | 08:52 am
Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine. January 03, 2026 | 07:53 pm