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.
May 13, 2022 Once-forsaken copper country is back in the spotlight Mining investors are stampeding back into Zambia and Congo, which host vast copper and cobalt deposits.
May 13, 2022 America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
