December 7, 2023

Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024

The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC.

December 6, 2023

New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining

A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.

December 6, 2023

Rescuers pull out first survivor of Zambia landslide that trapped 38 miners

On Dec. 1 a landslide inundated an open-pit copper mine and trapped at least 38 people who were working there without a permit.

December 5, 2023

Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year

North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers awards ceremony.

December 5, 2023

Rio Tinto brings forward Simandou iron ore production to 2025

Rio owns two of four Simandou mining blocks as part of its Simfer joint venture with China's Chalco Iron Ore Holdings and the government of Guinea.

December 5, 2023

Zambia’s president hopeful that trapped miners still alive

The miners at Seseli Mine were trapped in three locations and heavy rains had flooded the pit.

December 5, 2023

Blank-check firm in talks to merge with South African gold mine

The deal could value Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Co. at as much as $425 million.

December 4, 2023

Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining

The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said.

December 4, 2023

First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow

The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.

December 1, 2023

Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share

Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.