March 18, 2024 Barrick opens training academy at Buzwagi mine in Tanzania The Barrick Academy will be training more than 2,000 foremen, supervisors and superintendents from the Africa and Middle East region in the next 24 months.
March 18, 2024 Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs Weak platinum group metal prices are projected to last for the next 12 to 18 months.
March 18, 2024 South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
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.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
