May 29, 2022

Australia’s Predictive Discovery raises $55m for Guinea gold mine

The fundraising was the biggest for an Africa-focused gold exploration firm this year.

May 28, 2022

Two more miners found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine

The dead bodies of two more missing miners have been found at a zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining in Burkina Faso.

May 27, 2022

Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader

Hakainde Hichilema, who won power in August, has yet to say what he’ll do to revive Konkola Copper Mines Plc.

May 27, 2022

Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania

It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water.

May 26, 2022

Anglo Platinum seals pay deal with South African unions

The company sealed a five-year wage deal with some of the biggest labor unions in South Africa.

May 26, 2022

Several dead in fighting between miners in north Chad, govt says

A local rebel group's unconfirmed report of at least 200 fatalities in the area circulated on social media.

May 26, 2022

Tharisa sees strong chrome demand in China despite covid curbs

Although Tharisa's chrome exports to China have not been impacted by logistical issues, bottlenecks remain a worry, the company said.

May 26, 2022

Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’

The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase.

May 26, 2022

B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources

Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday.

May 25, 2022

South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board.