February 1, 2023

Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact

A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states.

February 1, 2023

Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook

Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.

February 1, 2023

Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says

Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms.

February 1, 2023

Harmony Gold says higher grades boost Q2 production

The South African miner expects to report gold production between 720,000 and 745,000 ounces for the six months to December.

January 31, 2023

South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more

A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.

January 31, 2023

Diamond sales at Botswana’s Debswana hit record high in 2022

Sales of diamonds from Debswana stood at $4.588 billion in 2022 compared to $3.466 billion in 2021.

January 31, 2023

Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation.

January 30, 2023

Ivanhoe outlines Phase 3-4 Kamoa-Kakula expansion

The complex produced 333,500 tonnes of copper in 2022, more than double its output a year earlier.

January 29, 2023

Loulo-Gounkoto to keep going for years to come – Barrick CEO

Barrick said that the development of a third underground mine at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex is on track to start ore production from stoping in the second quarter of 2023.

January 29, 2023

Mummified golden boy comes ‘back to life’ in Egypt

The recently studied mummy of a teenage boy of high socioeconomic status is a showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death.