December 16, 2023 South African court denies class action against Anglo American South Africa's High Court ruled that a class action lawsuit against Anglo American brought by victims of alleged historic lead poisoning in Zambia should not go ahead.
December 15, 2023 Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — report PGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could widen a supply deficit if unprofitable mines are sidelined.
December 15, 2023 Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the radioactive material have rallied to hit almost 16-year highs.
December 14, 2023 Tharisa full-year profit down 31% on weak PGM prices Weak PGM prices and uncertain global economic prospects have forced Tharisa to delay commissioning its $361 million Karo mine.
December 14, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa.
December 13, 2023 New platinum ETF fund drives investor capital to South Africa The fund launched in 2013 allows direct investments in platinum traded on the spot market and registered the highest inflows among locally listed funds.
December 13, 2023 Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.
December 13, 2023 Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine.
December 12, 2023 Barrick says outside actors to blame in new abuse allegations at North Mara in Tanzania Barrick has repeatedly said in letters to MiningWatch that the company and the mine haven’t conducted forced evictions.
December 12, 2023 Pasofino becomes sole owner of Dugbe gold project in Liberia Hummingbird Resources will own 51% of the company following the arrangement.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
