August 30, 2023

Harmony Gold returns to profit as output rises

The company said profit in the 12 months through to June rebounded to $275 million from a net loss of $48 million in the prior period.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

August 29, 2023

Mali president signs new mining code in bid to raise govt stake

The new code will allow the state and local investors to take stakes as high as 35% in mining projects.

August 29, 2023

Sibanye says still in race for Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mine assets

The company said a competitive process to determine a successful bidder is under way.

August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 25, 2023

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of platinum,” says Bank of America Global Research commodities strategist Michael Widmer.

August 24, 2023

South32 sees competitive process for Botswana copper mine ‘a bit rich’

The company says the sales process for Botswana's Khoemacau copper mine was quite competitive.

August 24, 2023

How miners can better manage community resettlement as demand for metals rises

The location of many energy transition minerals will require access to land in regions of political instability or insecurity, including in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

August 24, 2023

UK Serious Fraud Office drops long-running investigations into Rio Tinto and ENRC

Another setback for an agency that’s expended years prosecuting suspected corruption across the commodities industry.

August 24, 2023

Aton Resources takes first step to secure mining licence in Egypt

Aton is aiming to develop the next Egyptian gold mines at Abu Marawat, located 200 km north of Centamin's world-class Sukari gold mine.