February 9, 2023

CHART: Copper exploration budgets jump, but major discoveries elusive

The increase in global copper resources is mostly from 1990s discoveries and the last decade of exploration has been particularly unrewarding, says new report.

February 9, 2023

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Lithium-rich countries, including Zimbabwe and Namibia, are trying to develop processing and refining industries.

February 9, 2023

Ivanhoe Mines seeking strategic partner to mine more copper in Congo

The company's founder, Robert Friedland, said he might bring in a minority partner to help develop DRC copper assets.

February 8, 2023

Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study says

Congo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high.

February 8, 2023

Endeavour Mining expects more gold M&A

CEO Sebastien de Montessus said Newmont's offer to buy Newcrest ramped up pressure on the sector to consider deals.

February 8, 2023

At least 9 dead in Burkina Faso mine collapse: association

At least nine people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Burkina Faso's western Tuy province on Tuesday.

February 8, 2023

Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake first

Endiama plans to more than double its diamond production between 2022 and 2027.

February 8, 2023

Amplats says payouts to decline as South Africa power outages hit

The power outages could cut South Africa’s output of platinum-group metals by a fifth this year.

February 8, 2023

Microsoft calls for ‘coalition’ to improve Congo’s informal cobalt mines

Microsoft executives visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo in December.

February 7, 2023

Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023

Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since 2018.