February 10, 2023 Mining loans seen passing $1 billion at biggest Congo bank Rawbank forecast its lending to DRC’s mining industry will jump more than 20% to over $1 billion this year.
February 9, 2023 Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals Botswana is reviewing its mines and minerals legislation to "tighten up" laws on mine rehabilitation.
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.
Congo to ship copper to Saudi Arabia, UAE via US-backed venture Congo’s state-owned miner Gecamines will provide 50,000 tons of copper cathode via its joint venture with Mercuria. February 04, 2026 | 01:18 pm
Pandora to launch platinum-plated jewelry as silver prices soar Pandora sells silver charm bracelets starting at $70, as well as lab-grown diamond jewelry. February 04, 2026 | 01:18 pm
