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.

November 9, 2023

Neo Energy Metals stock falls in London debut despite strong uranium market

The uranium explorer and developer began trading on the London Stock Exchange at a time of record-high prices for the commodity.