August 9, 2023 Lucara reports fourth diamond recovery north of 1,000 carats The diamond, measuring 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2 mm, is described as a type IIa top-white gem of high quality.
August 8, 2023 Peak Rare Earths inks Tanzania supply deal with China’s Shenghe Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.
August 8, 2023 Mali adopts new mining code that boosts state interests A draft of the code proposed changes that could boost state and private Malian interests in new projects to 35%, from up a current 20%.
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.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
