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. 

May 12, 2022

Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel

Forex support by the Bank of Sierra Leone for petroleum product imports was estimated at $24 million in the first quarter of this year.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

May 12, 2022

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery…

May 12, 2022

Arc Minerals inks multi-million JV deal with Anglo American

Anglo American will take 70% of the JV, which will explore for copper and cobalt in Zambia's base metals-rich northwestern province.