August 29, 2024

Ghana to launch ‘monster mines’ to boost gold production

The African nation will commission its first large-scale greenfield mine in more than a decade in November.

August 28, 2024

Gem Diamonds unearths 129-carat stone at Letšeng mine in Lesotho  

The diamond, recovered on August 23rd, is the 10th greater than 100 carat stone the company has recovered so far in 2024.  

August 28, 2024

Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel project companies file restructuring plan

Sumitomo owns a 54.2% stake in the project companies.

August 28, 2024

Senegal suspends mining to protect Faleme river

Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of the southeastern Faleme river.

August 27, 2024

Video: “Productivity is lagging in Canadian mining industry” — former Vale Base Metals CEO

Mining veteran Deshnee Naidoo talks about the areas where she sees the Canadian mining industry excelling, those where is lagging and the reasons for leaving her latest position.

August 27, 2024

Lifezone’s Kabanga nickel project gains further US gov’t endorsement

Lifezone said it is proposing "a comprehensive investment plan" that seeks to secure the future of the Kabanga nickel project.

August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill

The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery​​ of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.

August 27, 2024

Endeavour settles African gold mine dispute with buyer Lilium

The two companies were in dispute following Lilium’s purchase of the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in the West African country in June of last year.  

August 26, 2024

Harmony Gold sees profit surge as prices rally

Harmony Gold said on Monday it will report an increase in profit of at least 64%.

August 26, 2024

Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco halted

Chemaf put itself up for sale last year due to a cash crunch that was stalling the expansion of its Etoile and Mutoshi projects.