March 30, 2023

Mali to review and renegotiate mining contracts

Mali is one of Africa's largest producers of gold, which is its top export.

March 30, 2023

South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.

March 30, 2023

US plans Tanzania trade boost as Kamala Harris tours Africa

Harris's office highlighted US support for a plan by LifeZone Metals to open a nickel processing plant in Tanzania.

March 30, 2023

“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction

The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million).

March 29, 2023

Montage raises $11 million for drilling at Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire

Montage says it hopes this project will become the centre of a new gold district.

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.