April 17, 2024

Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts

The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.

April 16, 2024

Endeavour accused of misleading buyer of African gold mines

The allegation relates to the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso purchased by Lilium Mining last June.

April 16, 2024

Hummingbird close to kicking off commercial production at Guinea gold mine

Despite a dispute with its main contractor at Kouroussa, the miner continues to work towards achieving commercial production.

April 15, 2024

Study hints Predictive Discovery’s Bankan project could be Guinea’s ‘largest gold mine’

West Africa, including Guinea, is seeing a surge in mining activities, with both expansions of existing mines and new exploration interests.

April 15, 2024

Aurous Resources eyes fivefold gold production increase, NASDAQ listing

Aurous is also looking for mergers and acquisitions opportunities in South Africa, and the continent.

April 15, 2024

Barrick under pressure in Mali as regime eyes control of Loulo-Gounkoto

After seizing power in a coup in 2021 and forming an alliance with Russian troops, the Mali junta has been focusing on the mining industry.

April 12, 2024

Column: Falling stocks and more supply trouble sends tin skywards

Tin is now up by 27% since the start of the year.

April 11, 2024

Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed

Companies involved in the sector include BP and US-listed Kosmo Energy.

April 11, 2024

Congo seeks outside advice on imposing cobalt export curbs

Cobalt prices have plunged by two-thirds since mid-2022 as global supply races ahead of demand.

April 11, 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater to axe 4,000 jobs in gold mines restructuring

The planned restructuring of its loss-making South African gold operations may impact 3,107 employees and 915 contractors.