October 31, 2023

Ionic Rare Earths aims for Uganda project decision late next year

The Makuutu project is Uganda's first commercial rare earths project.

October 31, 2023

African lithium project boosts US drive to close EV gap on China

Half of the output from Ghana’s Ewoyaa mine is earmarked for a refinery that Piedmont Lithium plans to construct in Tennessee.

October 31, 2023

Debswana rough diamond sales down 21% on weak demand

While Debswana sales have been affected by weak global consumer demand, the company has not cut back production.

October 31, 2023

Impala Platinum to cut spending after metal price decline

Platinum prices are down about 15% so far in 2023.

October 30, 2023

Gem Diamonds finds 117-carat diamond at Letseng

The discovery of the white Type IIa rough diamond is a much-needed positive news for the miner, which reported last month a $1 million loss.

October 30, 2023

AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine

Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine.

October 29, 2023

Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals

"There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters.

October 27, 2023

Burkina Faso targets bigger royalties as gold production drops

The West African nation increased the minimum royalty rate for spot price above $1,500 an ounce to 6% from 5%.

October 27, 2023

Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant

The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil.

October 26, 2023

Capex of top 30 miners to grow 6.2% in 2023, but decline over next two years — report

According to S&P Global, the highest capital budget spend in financial year 2023 is expected to come from BHP.