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.
March 12, 2024 Gold output falls in Burkina Faso as terrorist attacks increase Six mining companies closed down in 2022, while one more ceased activity last year.
March 12, 2024 Galiano Gold discovers double-digit grams at Asanko in Ghana The new zone will help Galiano convert inferred resources below the pit shell to the indicated category and evaluate the potential to expand the pit.
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
