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.

May 12, 2022

Families desperately await news of Burkina miners trapped for 26 days

There has been no communication with the miners since they were trapped more than 1,640 ft below ground during a flood at Trevali's Perkoa zinc mine on April 16.