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.

May 21, 2022

Work suspended at Botswana’s Khoemacau copper mine after accident kills two

The two workers were employed by Australian-based contractor Barminco.

May 20, 2022

Sinosteel signs $680m iron ore mine deal with Cameroon

Company will develop the Lobe iron ore mine in the central African nation.

May 19, 2022

South Africans’ hair reveals heavy metal exposure from mining at Witwatersrand

Researchers are analyzing individual hair samples from people living and working around the Witwatersrand basin to determine the degree of uranium contamination.

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.