September 29, 2023 Striking South African coal port workers reject wage offer Volumes shipped at RBCT have dropped to the lowest level in decades.
September 28, 2023 Lucara Diamond ends HB Trading sale agreement The Canadian diamond miner cited a “material breach of financial commitments” by the Belgian manufacturer as the reason for the split.
September 27, 2023 Appian Capital Advisory appoints Head of Africa Khathutshelo ‘K2’ Mapasa is based in Johannesburg.
September 27, 2023 Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.
September 27, 2023 Glencore and Seriti weigh job cuts in South Africa due to ‘dire’ train situation Transnet has been hobbled by sabotage, cable theft and aging equipment.
September 27, 2023 Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.
September 26, 2023 Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million.
September 25, 2023 Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo.
September 25, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project.
September 22, 2023 Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
