May 25, 2022 Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso Search teams are still looking for the other four.
May 25, 2022 Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund The MIIF plans to invest up to $60 million this year in companies in Ghana and further afield.
May 24, 2022 Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order Documents released by a shareholder activist organization on Tuesday show that Thungela Resources has been ordered to repair the environmental damage or face legal action.
May 24, 2022 Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges as part of settlements with authorities in the US and UK.
May 24, 2022 Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium.
May 24, 2022 Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare.
May 24, 2022 Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100 carats mined this year.
May 24, 2022 BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset.
May 23, 2022 Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.
May 22, 2022 Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.
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
