July 3, 2023

China jumps ahead in the rush to secure lithium from Africa

Mines across the continent are forecast to increase production of lithium raw materials more than 30-fold from last year’s volume by 2027.

July 2, 2023

Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this month

China’s Zijin Mining, Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials are shortlisted to buy Mopani.

July 2, 2023

Amidst Mali’s political shifts, Barrick says it’ll continue to invest in Loulo-Gounkoto complex

Barrick Gold’s chief executive said successful exploration at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali is more than replacing mined ounces.

July 2, 2023

Mali replaces mines minister in government shakeup

The new minister appointment is part of a shakeup that followed a June 18 referendum on a new constitution.

July 2, 2023

De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact

A new deal gradually increases to 50% the share of rough stones Botswana gets from its joint venture with De Beers.

June 30, 2023

Premier African Minerals wants to resolve lithium supply spat with China’s Canmax

The Chinese company said it would terminate the deal after Premier missed a deadline to start delivering spodumene concentrate.

June 30, 2023

Galiano Gold on track to resume mining at Asanko in Q4

An exploration program is also underway at the AGM tenements to delineate additional resources.

June 30, 2023

Mopani Copper Mines losses deepen amid search for new investor

Its financial losses widened to $298 million from $74.2 million in 2021.

June 30, 2023

Endeavour sells non-core Burkina Faso gold mines for $300 million

Endeavour sold Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines, but is keeping Houndé, as the operation is one of its cornerstone assets.

June 29, 2023

RANKED: World’s top 10 rare earth projects

The Tanbreez property in Greenland takes top spot.