August 2, 2024

Pambili produces first gold from Zimbabwe mine

The project has been underexplored in the modern era and has the potential to host a bulk mineable gold deposit, the company says.

August 2, 2024

Glencore overshadowed in cobalt market as Chinese rival booms

China’s CMOC Group has strengthened its status as the world’s cobalt king.

August 1, 2024

Diamond sales at Debswana fall 49.2% as market downturn continues

In the first half of the year, Debswana sold diamonds worth $1.29 billion compared to $2.54 billion registered in the same period last year.

July 31, 2024

Rio Tinto’s Simfer, Wabtec Sign $277 million Guinea train pact

Simfer is a joint venture formed by Rio Tinto, Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., known as Chinalco, and the Guinean government. 

July 30, 2024

Cameroon signs bauxite deal with Canyon Resources

Canyon is developing the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon.

July 30, 2024

SRG Mining completes move to UAE, rebrand to Falcon Energy

The company said this is a move that would provide it with "expanded strategic options" for its Lola graphite project in Guinea.

July 30, 2024

Guinea cuts president’s term to five years in draft constitution

In addition to being the world’s top exporter of bauxite, Guinea also has the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposit.

July 29, 2024

Video: ‘Big bang’ in commodity demand set to lift miners, Prins says

Global geopolitical and energy transformations are driving an increased demand for tangible holdings, notably commodities, which are critical for the energy transition.

July 29, 2024

Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project seen aiding climate goal

“With an iron content of nearly 65% ​​and few impurities, Simandou project will make Guinea a key player,” Rio says.

July 29, 2024

Lucapa recovers 176-carat diamond at Lulo mine in Angola

The diamond is the 45th +100 carat stone to be recovered from Lulo and the eighth largest since alluvial operations began in 2015.