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.

March 12, 2024

Barrick CEO Bristow drives another U-turn in a remote land

The second-biggest gold miner this month poured its first gold in Papua New Guinea in nearly four years.