March 29, 2023 Mining in South Africa looks to solar, AI and chickens to go green South Africa is often seen as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions and develop a greener economy.
March 29, 2023 Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment.
March 29, 2023 Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project.
March 27, 2023 Thungela seeks more coal assets as rail woes worsen Thungela posted record profit last year as European demand for coal surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
March 27, 2023 Trapped miners in east Congo tumble out of rubble intact in viral video A video showing nine Congolese miners unexpectedly popping out of a collapsed gold mine and tumbling down a steep slope as onlookers cry out in joy has gone viral.
March 27, 2023 Botswana partners with gem trader HB Antwerp, seeks to loosen De Beers’ grip Botswana will take a 24% stake in Belgian gem processing firm HB Antwerp.
March 27, 2023 UN nuclear watchdog says missing Libya uranium found Most of the roughly 2.5 tons of natural uranium ore concentrate have been found at a site, the UN watchdog said.
March 27, 2023 Tharisa agrees $130 million debt facility with Absa, Société Générale Tharisa is building its 70% owned Karo PGM mine in Zimbabwe
March 26, 2023 Barrick Gold’s Kibali mine upholds Tier One status Kibali’s Tier One production profile has been extended for the fourth consecutive year to 2033.
March 26, 2023 Countries’ reporting fails to tell full story of mercury pollution Most baseline mercury emission estimates don’t provide enough information to tell whether shifts in the rate from one year to the next were the result of actual change or data…
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
