February 5, 2024 South African platinum industry could shed up to 7,000 jobs to cut costs South African PGM miners, home to around 70% of global mined platinum output, are discussing the need to restructure unprofitable production.
February 5, 2024 Zambia to start trading its own copper, competing with Glencore The government will directly buy and sell a portion of the copper produced in the nation, competing with trading giants including Mercuria Energy Group and Glencore.
February 5, 2024 Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.
February 5, 2024 Guinea’s SMB to invest up to $1 billion to boost bauxite exports Guinea's leading bauxite producer will upgrade its river terminals and buy vessels.
February 5, 2024 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.
February 4, 2024 Guinea approves joint development deal for Simandou iron ore project The deal involves the junta-led government, Rio Tinto, and Winning Consortium Simandou.
February 2, 2024 Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.
February 2, 2024 Zambia seeks to restructure Glencore debt with new Mopani investor Zambia is seeking to restructure a $1.5 billion debt owed by Mopani Copper Mines to Glencore.
February 1, 2024 Endeavour resumes work at Burkina Faso gold mine after strike ended The work stoppage at the Hounde mine in Burkina Faso has had “significant financial impacts” on the company.
January 31, 2024 B2Gold studies new underground mine to support higher production at Otjikoto Otjikoto, located in north-central Namibia, is the largest gold producer in the country.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
