April 18, 2024 Africa’s lithium supply to almost triple this year – Benchmark Mineral Intelligence In 2023, the region contributed 4% to global lithium production, but this year it's expected to reach 10%.
April 18, 2024 Sibanye cuts more jobs after shutting loss-making Marikana shaft Some 469 employees were transferred to Sibanye's other PGM operations, while another 226 were taken off the payroll.
April 18, 2024 Rio Tinto, Saudi Arabia vying for First Quantum mines stake Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Sumitomo have also been studying the assets, Bloomberg said.
April 17, 2024 Short squeeze fears grip tin as LME says it’s watching market Tin's 25% advance in 2024 puts it well ahead of more closely-watched commodities like copper or crude oil.
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.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
