May 18, 2022 Trevali’s missing workers failed to reach Perkoa mine’s refuge chamber during floods The search for the missing miners will continue, Trevali said.
May 18, 2022 How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.
May 17, 2022 Over 500 workers at Mozambique coal mine go on strike The striking workers are demanding compensation from Vulcan following its purchase of the Moatize mine from Vale.
May 17, 2022 Burkina Faso rescuers find no survivors in flooded mine’s rescue chamber There had been some hope during a month-long search and rescue operation that the missing men might have reached the rescue chamber.
May 17, 2022 Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand The EV sector consumed 59,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2021, or 34% of total demand, according to a report by the Cobalt Institute.
May 17, 2022 Ghana starts gold purchase program to strengthen currency The gold, oil and cocoa producing country saw consumer inflation rise to an 18-year record of almost 24% in April.
May 16, 2022 South Africa places mining workers’ bank under administration Ubank was created more than four decades ago to serve as a savings fund for mine workers.
May 16, 2022 Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems The United States, the world's largest market for natural diamonds, imposed sanctions on Russia's state-controlled Alrosa in April.
May 13, 2022 Trevali says caught unawares by downpour that flooded Burkina mine Rescue efforts are continuing since the flood on April 16, but there has been no communication with the missing miners and it is not known whether any survived.
May 13, 2022 Largest white diamond ever auctioned goes for $21.5 million The egg-sized white diamond dubbed “The Rock” is said to be the largest of its kind to ever go under the hammer.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
