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.

January 31, 2024

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new…