March 21, 2022 First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar Electricity shortages have, in the past decade, hurt mining operations in the southern African nation that relies almost completely on hydropower.
March 18, 2022 Court orders South Africa government to clean up air in coal belt South Africa's coal belt, east of the capital Pretoria and main city Johannesburg is home to an estimated 3.6-million people.
March 18, 2022 US Treasury sanctions one of Africa’s biggest gold refiners Alain Goetz and his African Gold Refinery were sanctioned for allegedly contributing to conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
March 18, 2022 Rio Tinto ends force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals project The company had declared a force majeure in 2021, after the project's general manager was killed on his way to work.
March 17, 2022 5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now? Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and coal prices to all-time highs, but new report suggests supercycle talk is premature.
March 17, 2022 VW joins sustainable mining initiative to boost scrutiny Other carmaker members of IRMA include General Motors and Ford.
March 16, 2022 Barrick’s Tanzania gold mine hit by new police abuse accusations A corporate watchdog is alleging that local police are killing and assaulting villagers around a Tanzanian mine owned by Barrick.
March 16, 2022 Sudanese miners killed in South Kordafan mine collapse About 80% of Sudan's lucrative gold mining is performed using dangerous makeshift methods.
March 16, 2022 South African platinum workers eye windfall as wage talks near Negotiations for a three-year wage deal with producers are expected to start in the first week of April.
March 15, 2022 Zambia lead poisoning victims seek court approval for Anglo case Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974.
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
