July 8, 2022 Giant new power plants undermine South Africa’s emissions pledge The 4,800MW Kusile plant and the almost identical Medupi facility will be key to meeting its demand for energy.
July 8, 2022 Dirty coal is keeping South Africa’s inflation in check South Africa’s reliance on coal to generate most of its power makes it an environmental pariah but it’s also helping keep inflation in check.
July 7, 2022 Asante pours first gold at Bibiani mine in Ghana The mine is expected to produce 175,000 ounces of the precious metal over the next 12 months, ramping up to 220,000 ounces the second year.
July 7, 2022 S.Africa’s Transnet issues veiled threat to coal exporters Transnet announced it had lifted force majeure on nine coal exporting parties that had agreed to amend transportation contracts but voiced frustration at not being able to reach a deal…
July 7, 2022 Centamin shares jump on potential Sukari gold mine extensions Exploration campaign has allowed Centamin to identify a possible satellite open pit and underground extensions to Sukari.
July 7, 2022 New 3D geological model expected to help guide exploration of rare earth elements The model targets alkaline igneous systems, which host many of the world's REE deposits.
July 6, 2022 Key South African trade route blocked as fuel costs surge An average 1,500 trucks mainly exporting chrome and coal travel to Maputo’s port along the highway daily.
July 6, 2022 Iamgold assays 34 m of 5.81 g/t Au at Karita project in Guinea The property is located between the company's Boto gold project in Senegal and its Diakha-Siribaya gold project in Mali.
July 6, 2022 Rhinos return to Mozambique park after more than 40 years The animals were donated by Exxaro Resources, which in 2014 also relocated 10 white rhinos to Botswana to bolster an existing small population.
July 5, 2022 Mkango’s DFS indicates $559m post-tax NPV for Songwe Hill rare earth project Located 90 km from the commercial centre of Blantyre, the Songwe project is the cornerstone of Mkango’s mine, refine and recycle strategy.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
