July 31, 2023 Giyani Metals’ new K.Hill PEA produces $983m NPV for extended 57-year project life An upside case scenario is also evaluated, with a post-tax NPV of $1.6 billion.
July 27, 2023 Ivanhoe eyes higher copper production following metallurgical test breakthrough The company is targeting total copper recoveries in the mid-nineties from this breakthrough.
July 27, 2023 Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.
July 27, 2023 Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.
July 27, 2023 Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts…
July 27, 2023 Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.
July 26, 2023 Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the eastern city of Bukavu, has been in the works since 2019.
July 26, 2023 First Quantum starts output at Africa’s biggest nickel mine The Enterprise mine is expected to ramp up annual production to 32,000 tons of nickel over the next two years.
July 25, 2023 Kumba Iron Ore builds up stockpiles as rail woes worsen Kumba's profit in the six months through June declined 17% due to the rail challenges and softer prices.
July 25, 2023 De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
