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.

December 12, 2023

Jubilee Metals forms Zambian copper recovery venture with UAE’s IRH

Jubilee said it had secured IRH's investment to process an estimated 350 million metric tons of copper waste rock.

December 12, 2023

Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours

Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.

December 11, 2023

Lucapa fetches $17 million for four diamonds recovered from Lulo mine in Angola

The tender was conducted by Sodiam E.P in Luanda, and the Lulo parcel of 609 carats consisted of 4 Type IIa diamonds weighing 41 carats, 123 carats, 208 carats and…

December 11, 2023

The world’s copper supply is suddenly looking scarce

A forecast surplus of copper going into 2024 has suddenly all but disappeared.