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Gem Diamonds finds 126.2-carat stone at Letšeng mine

September 11, 2024

Gem Diamonds finds 126.2-carat stone at Letšeng mine

The 126.21 carat Type II white diamond is the twelfth greater than 100-carat precious stone mined this year.

China to agree on concession for Mao-era Africa railway by year-end

September 10, 2024

China to agree on concession for Mao-era Africa railway by year-end

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway will compete with a US-backed rail line known as the Lobito corridor.

Congo sells copper from Tenke to trio of trading heavyweights

September 10, 2024

Congo sells copper from Tenke to trio of trading heavyweights

Glencore, Mercuria and Trafigura are all buying copper from the DRC's state miner.

Anglo American launches share sale in platinum unit amid demerger plans

September 10, 2024

Anglo American launches share sale in platinum unit amid demerger plans

The shares on offer represent about 5% of Amplats' total issued ordinary shares.

EV slump powers platinum supply deficit, investment council says

September 10, 2024

EV slump powers platinum supply deficit, investment council says

The price of platinum has fallen about 4% this year to about $950 per oz.

AngloGold Ashanti to buy Centamin for $2.5 billion

September 10, 2024

AngloGold Ashanti to buy Centamin for $2.5 billion

Deal hands AngloGold Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine, and will make it the world’s no.4 producer of the precious metal.

SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal

September 9, 2024

SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal

The Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.

Australian miners recognized as ESG leaders at AAMEG Africa Awards 2024

September 6, 2024

Australian miners recognized as ESG leaders at AAMEG Africa Awards 2024

South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global are among the winners.

African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump

September 6, 2024

African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump

The basket price of PGMs fell about 40% last year and the slide has continued into 2024.

Perseus Mining ups stake in Guinea-focused miner

September 6, 2024

Perseus Mining ups stake in Guinea-focused miner

Perseus Mining's interest in Predictive Discovery, which is advancing the Bankan gold project in Guinea, is now 19.9%.

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Torngat eyes Strange Lake feasibility study as timing slips for Quebec rare earths project

Torngat eyes Strange Lake feasibility study as timing slips for Quebec rare earths project

Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content, particularly dysprosium and terbium.

February 03, 2026 | 09:00 am

Sigma Lithium’s waste piles offer no ‘imminent risk’, says Brazil’s mining regulator

Sigma Lithium’s waste piles offer no ‘imminent risk’, says Brazil’s mining regulator

The piles were shut down by labor inspectors who warned of a "grave and imminent risk" to workers and the local community.

February 03, 2026 | 08:41 am

Glencore plans to sell 40% stake in Congo mines to US-backed consortium

Glencore plans to sell 40% stake in Congo mines to US-backed consortium

Orion CMC would acquire 40% of Mutanda Mining (MUMI) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) for a total enterprise value of $9 billion.

February 03, 2026 | 08:35 am

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