April 10, 2024

Zimplats to cap job cuts at 1% of workforce, CEO says

Zimbabwe's biggest platinum producer announced in March it was offering voluntary job cuts.

April 10, 2024

Asante Gold to bid for Newmont’s Akyem mine

Asante’s plan follows calls from Ghana’s government for local ownership of Akyem.

April 10, 2024

Sibanye may seek $500m via metals prepayment deals to boost cash

The precious metals producer saw profits tumble $2 billion last year due to lower metal prices and a reported $2.6 billion of impairments.

April 10, 2024

Amplats says it has received no credible offers for South African assets

Parent company Anglo American prompted the speculation in February when CEO Duncan Wanblad said "nothing is off the table".

April 10, 2024

Silvercorp sells stake in Orecorp to Perseus Mining

Silvercorp is selling its 15.6% stake in OreCorp to Perseus Mining, which is poised to take control of the Africa-focused explorer by the end of next week.

April 9, 2024

Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project secures $15 billion financing

The project is expected to add around 5% to the global seaborne supply when it comes online.

April 9, 2024

Altona Rare Earths strikes copper deal in Botswana

The Africa-focused explorer and developer can acquire up to 85% of Ignate African Mining's Sesana copper-silver project.

April 8, 2024

Fortescue partners with OCP Group for green energy development in Morocco

The equal partnership with the Moroccan fertilizer producer includes the development of manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub.

April 8, 2024

Mali expects 14% drop in industrial gold production

The country's industrial gold production stood at 66.5 metric tons last year, nearly unchanged from the 66.2 tons recorded in 2022.

April 8, 2024

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.