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.

August 2, 2023

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

The foreign ministry would agree on a UK-Zambia Green Growth Compact, aimed at generating £2.5 billion pounds of British private sector investment.