December 14, 2022

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia

The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.

December 13, 2022

Barrick responds to rights abuse allegations in Tanzania

Miner refutes claims, says corporate watchdog RAID had a history of making unfounded allegations about purported human rights abuses at North Mara.

December 13, 2022

Centamin grows Sukari gold reserves for second straight year

Sukari is currently Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine, as well as one of the world's largest producing mines.

December 13, 2022

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

December 13, 2022

Tanzania nickel producer Lifezone Metals to list in New York

Lifezone Metals owns the Kabanga Nickel mine and refinery project, backed in January by BHP.

December 13, 2022

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.

December 12, 2022

Northam Platinum raises cash part of RB Platinum bid

The maximum cash value of the offer now stands at 17 billion rand, up from 10 billion rand.

December 12, 2022

Tharisa raises $32m via bond issue for Zimbabwe mine construction

Tharisa had planned to raise $50 million to partly fund the building of its 70%-owned Karo platinum mine in Zimbabwe.

December 9, 2022

Japan, Congo agree to cooperate on stable supply of rare metals

Mining companies and governments in Africa are also calling for stronger trade ties with the United States.

December 9, 2022

Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55 billion mining sector

“The procurement mafia mobilizes the community for their own devices," said Paul Dunne, chief executive officer of Northam Platinum Holdings