November 14, 2023 Congo’s copper and cobalt trucks on move as strike ends The drivers stopped shipping the green-energy metals from the mining hub of Kolwezi around the end of October.
November 14, 2023 Barrick’s Bulyanhulu gold mine using Gekko’s IRL to boost efficiency The introduction of the ILR to this location is a significant development, building upon the success of its implementation at various other mines operated by Barrick.
November 14, 2023 Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.
November 14, 2023 Zimbabwe platinum miners ask government to defer export tax Miners have asked the government to defer its planned 5% export tax on concentrates.
November 13, 2023 Ivanhoe shares up as it declares first mineral resources for Makoko and Kiala deposits Ivanhoe says Makoko ranks as the world’s third-largest and highest-grade copper discovery since Kakula in 2016.
November 13, 2023 De Beers keeps production target despite supply glut Global demand for diamonds has fallen to levels not seen since the pandemic.
November 12, 2023 The diamond world takes radical steps to stop a pricing plunge The speed and severity of the collapse in diamond prices caught many by surprise.
November 12, 2023 Coal mining, oil industries among main sources of increasing air pollution in Africa – study The burning of biomass fuel, the crude oil exploitation and coal mining industries are causing a severe deterioration of air quality in African countries.
November 9, 2023 South Africa president deploys army to tackle illegal mining President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities.
November 9, 2023 Breakthrough in wildcat strike sees some Congo copper drivers resume work About 2,700 trucks carrying around 89,000 tons of copper had been stuck in Kolwezi after drivers went on a wildcat strike.
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
