June 5, 2023 When will Africa get its first gigantic battery factory? China, by far the world leader in battery production, has at least 180 large battery factories.
June 5, 2023 Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with the fuel accounting for roughly 60% of power generation.
June 2, 2023 Congo halts ERG’s copper project after waste leakage The suspension is the latest sign of strained relations between copper miners and the Congolese government.
June 2, 2023 Congo-UAE gold export deal raises ‘great concerns’ A 25-year deal published this week by the Congolese government hands a little-known UAE firm exclusive rights to export artisanal gold at preferential rates.
June 2, 2023 Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gap Mining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years.
June 2, 2023 Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auction The coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7 million in its latest emerald auction, held in the second half of May.
June 1, 2023 The world has a new no. 2 copper exporter Congo has been making huge strides thanks largely to the high-grade ore now being tapped by Ivanhoe Mines.
June 1, 2023 Namibia says will not grab stakes in existing resource firms The ministry, however, did not rule out the government taking minority stakes when granting licences.
June 1, 2023 Key railway serving South African iron ore exporters reopens The line is used to haul iron ore and manganese from Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.’s giant Sishen mine and other operations to the port of Saldanha.
June 1, 2023 Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand The southern African country is reeling from power cuts of up to 12 hours daily.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
