August 11, 2022 Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040.
August 9, 2022 Resource and grade growth bodes well for Osino’s prefeasibility on Namibia gold project The deposit holds another 240,000 oz. gold in the inferred category at 1.05 grams per tonne.
August 8, 2022 Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.
August 8, 2022 Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.
August 5, 2022 AngloGold Ashanti CEO sees inflation pressure easing next year Alberto Calderon estimated that 40% of the cost increase in the first half of this year was attributable to diesel prices.
August 4, 2022 Gold Fields expects H1 profit jump on higher prices, output It expects gold production of 1.201 million ounces, up 9% from 1.104 million ounces.
August 4, 2022 Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply.
August 4, 2022 Glencore profit more than doubles thanks to soaring coal price The firm’s coal division generated earnings of $8.9 billion in the first six months of the year as prices for the fossil fuel have soared.
August 3, 2022 Zambia’s growth target shaky as copper output drops, prices plunge Output fell 7.4% to 364,089 tons in the first half of 2022, data from the Zambia Chamber of Mines showed.
August 3, 2022 Global copper and nickel smelting slides in July, satellite data shows Smelting activity was hit by weakness in China and the biggest mining region South America.
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, central bank governor says The central bank has aggressively pursued a foreign currency accumulation strategy through mandatory mining royalties, outright gold purchases and leveraging on the rally in gold. December 28, 2025 | 09:29 am
