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.

May 31, 2023

Zimbabwe presses miners to produce battery-grade lithium locally

The southern African country said it could impose a tax on exports of lithium concentrate in future.

May 31, 2023

Zambia orders halt to work on copper mine in Lower Zambezi park

Zambia's government said Mwembeshi Resources had violated a number of environmental conditions pertaining to the Kangaluwi copper mine.

May 31, 2023

Impala takes control of RBPlat after acquiring key investor’s stake

Impala raised its stake in RBPlat to 55.46% after South Africa's Public Investment Corp. sold its remaining interest.

May 31, 2023

Anglo American reorganizes in pursuit of growth as finance boss retires

Finance director Stephen Pearce will retire this year and the company will consolidate its production businesses into two regions.