March 14, 2023 Zimbabwe’s ban on lithium ore exports triggers stockpile buildup The ban has impacted small- and medium-scale miners, but it’s not clear how much lithium is contained in the stockpiled ore.
March 13, 2023 Work set to resume at Simandou after Guinea, shareholders agree on terms Guinea's transitional government ordered work to stop last July to try to force the shareholders to agree on joint venture terms.
March 13, 2023 China to increase control over global cobalt supply — report Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output.
March 9, 2023 Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers Three-quarters of Debswana's production, which was 24 million carats in 2022, is sold to De Beers.
March 9, 2023 Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption".
March 8, 2023 Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."
March 8, 2023 RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021.
March 8, 2023 Harmony Gold reports mine fatality This is the fourth fatality reported in Harmony's current financial year, which runs to June 2023.
March 8, 2023 Platinum deficit in 2023 to be deeper than expected – WPIC Power supply risks, operational challenges limit supply growth.
March 7, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.
JPMorgan warns of ‘more volatility’ facing energy transition It’s clear that “oil and gas will remain a meaningful part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future,” analyst said. January 13, 2026 | 09:14 am
