May 15, 2024

Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO

Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer.

May 15, 2024

Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports

The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources.

May 15, 2024

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho.

May 14, 2024

US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut

CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.

May 14, 2024

Lithium miner debuts as Ghana’s first listing in two years

Australian-based Atlantic Lithium has taken a step toward raising capital from equity investors in the country.

May 14, 2024

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses.

May 13, 2024

Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter says

Mining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the company ensured radiation levels remained in line with standards.

May 13, 2024

SMX, Brinks to create new gold market standards

At the heart of the partnership lies SMX’s technology, which will be deployed by Brink’s to enhance various aspects of gold marking, auditing and storage.

May 13, 2024

Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised $43 billion proposal

Anglo American stated that the new offer was "highly unattractive" for its shareholders.

May 13, 2024

Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand

Demand for the metal in autocatalyst is expected to rise about 2% for the whole year.