September 17, 2021 Ghana signs $1.2 billion deal to develop its bauxite resources Government has picked Rocksure International as a strategic partner to build a mine and refinery.
September 16, 2021 Guinea’s junta urges miners to help break “resource curse” The coup exacerbated concerns about supply constraints that have pushed aluminum prices to the highest level in 13 years.
September 16, 2021 Coal funding persists even as climate worry grows Coal might be the dirtiest word in climate politics in the run up to the United Nations COP26 summit.
September 15, 2021 Mining a ‘laggard among laggards’ on female representation – report Women are leaving the mining industry due to few growth opportunities.
September 15, 2021 Aya raises $55 million for Zgounder silver expansion in Morocco Aya is advancing an expansion feasibility study to boost production to 5 million oz. silver annually.
September 15, 2021 Nigerian minister wants death penalty for gold smuggling Lawmakers are investigating the alleged loss of $9 billion a year to illegal mining of the precious metal.
September 15, 2021 FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026 It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.
September 14, 2021 China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.
September 14, 2021 Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector.
September 14, 2021 Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
