May 9, 2024 Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo.
May 9, 2024 South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.
May 8, 2024 Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.
May 8, 2024 B2Gold’s Goose project in Nunavut delayed to mid-2025 B2Gold now expects to pour first gold at the Nunavut mine in the second quarter of 2025, ramping up to full production by year-end.
May 7, 2024 Leo Lithium sells Mali project stake to Ganfeng for $342 million A new mining code in Mali means the government's potential stake in the Goulamina project will likely rise to 30% from 20% previously.
May 7, 2024 South African unions urge Anglo holders to reject BHP bid BHP’s proposal includes a plan for Anglo to spin off its Johannesburg-listed platinum and iron ore units before an eventual takeover.
May 7, 2024 Ganfeng seeks full control of lithium mine in Mali The board of the miner approved the proposal to acquire 40% of the Goulamina project from Leo Lithium.
May 7, 2024 Bushveld Minerals to sell Vanchem unit to ease financial woes The vanadium producer warned that if this funding scheme fails, it would have no option but to apply for business rescue.
May 7, 2024 BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeover BHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).
May 7, 2024 Panthera Resources overhauls project ownership in Mali and Nigeria Panthera is increasing interest in the Kalaka gold project in southern Mali from 40% to 80%, while divesting its Nigerian assets.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
