June 19, 2024

JCHX closes in on Zambian copper mine deal as China tightens Africa grip

The deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe copper mine is nearing completion.

June 19, 2024

China is building Europe battery supply in Morocco, VW unit says

Morocco is rich in phosphate resources, key to making LFP cells.

June 19, 2024

Trafigura-led group orders 275 wagons for US-backed Lobito rail

The Lobito corridor is seen as a key export route from mines in Congo and Zambia for copper and cobalt.

June 19, 2024

US-based Capital Group sells Fortescue shares worth $489 million

Shares of the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner have fallen nearly 25% so far this year.

June 19, 2024

Gemfields fetches almost $69 million at ruby auction

The auction marked the 10th anniversary of Gemfields’ first sale of rubies from the Montepuez mine in Mozambique.

June 18, 2024

Debswana reports fatality at its Jwaneng mine

The incident, which took place on Monday, involved a contractor.

June 17, 2024

Cluff Africa agrees to develop Zimbabwe lithium mine

Cluff will be assigned a 45% share of licenses at Sandawana held by Kuvimba.

June 16, 2024

Orano at risk of losing Niger uranium mine sought by Russia

Imouraren is one of the world’s biggest uranium deposits, with reserves estimated at 200,000 tons.

June 14, 2024

Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firm

The DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit.

June 14, 2024

Asante Gold to up production at Bibiani with new plant

The sulphide recovery facility is crucial to Asante's ambitious plan to increase gold production at Bibiani to over 250,000 ounces per year.