October 12, 2023

Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.

October 12, 2023

US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals

Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique.

October 12, 2023

Centamin unveils new mine plan for Sukari targeting over 500,000 oz. gold per year

Sukari is Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine.

October 12, 2023

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt.

October 11, 2023

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy.

October 10, 2023

Zambia to decide on new Mopani Copper Mines investor in October

Mopani bidders are Sibanye, Zijin, and IHC-linked investor, according to Reuters.

October 9, 2023

Mining-focused buyout firm Appian raises $2 billion for new fund

“This is the first fundraising we have done where mining is seen as part of the solution than being the problem itself,” says founder.

October 9, 2023

Gold Fields names Mike Fraser as CEO, says strategy remains unchanged

Analysts at BMO Capital Markets said some investors might have preferred Gold Fields' interim CEO Martin Preece being made permanent.

October 8, 2023

Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow

Mark Bristow said the Malian mine is on track to meet this year’s guidance.

October 8, 2023

Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks

Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks with lower quality, poorer in iron, but locally available ones. Researchers now have clues as to why this happened.