March 18, 2024 Thungela sets higher coal output target as it seeks more assets The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.
March 18, 2024 Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year.
March 15, 2024 Congo rebels block trade routes, threatening supply of key metal The world’s supply of tantalum, an essential component in most computers and mobile phones, is under threat.
March 15, 2024 Copper price surges on supply threat as iron ore shows economic risks Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly.
March 14, 2024 Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo.
March 14, 2024 Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2 "We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
March 14, 2024 Exxaro still keen on copper after Botswana setback Coal miner is considering potential deals to acquire copper and manganese assets as part of its diversification strategy.
March 13, 2024 Guinea junta names new mines minister Bouna Sylla is former head of the state company that managed infrastructure projects on the giant Simandou iron ore project.
March 13, 2024 Montage Gold raises $26 million for Koné project in Africa The project has total probable reserves of 11.3 million oxide tonnes grading 0.63 g/t gold, 7.9 million transition tonnes at 0.63 g/t gold, and 155.1 million fresh tonnes at 0.73…
March 12, 2024 Syrah Resources to raise $65m for Mozambique, US projects Syrah's largest shareholder AustralianSuper will fund the projects.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
