August 8, 2023 Graves a barrier for Jindal’s $2 billion South African iron mine Residents say the mine could lead to more than 3,000 households and 3,000 graves being moved.
August 8, 2023 Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.
August 8, 2023 Glencore stockpiled cobalt in first half to support prices Cobalt prices are down more than 50% from October, due to weak demand and growing supplies from Indonesia.
August 7, 2023 Raw Material Radar to integrate blockchain and IoT to improve artisanal mining in Western Africa The platform will combine blockchain and IoT technologies to automatically record and track minerals' origin, ownership, and provenance and is planned to be further launched and commercialized in other markets…
August 7, 2023 Silvercorp Metals to acquire Australia’s OreCorp “This transaction will create a new globally diversified precious metals producer," Silvercorp chairman says.
August 7, 2023 Ghana approves green minerals policy to develop lithium industry Cabinet approved policy document expected to be passed by parliament before the end of the yearwill provide clear guidelines and a fiscal regime for mining so-called green minerals in a…
August 7, 2023 Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana Piedmont Lithium invested $100 million in the company in 2011 to secure spodumene from Atlantic Lithium's mine in Ghana.
August 6, 2023 Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.
August 4, 2023 AngloGold Ashanti first-half profit falls 54% as costs surge Half-year profit declined 54% mainly due to higher costs and mandatory environmental provisions in Brazil.
August 3, 2023 Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
