September 28, 2021

Congo reviews $6.2bn China mining deal as criticism grows

The contract, signed in 2008, promised a $3.2 billion investment by China in a copper/cobalt mine and another $3 billion worth of infrastructure projects.

September 27, 2021

South Africa miners back gradual move away from coal-fired power

About 60% of the country’s $302 billion economy is reliant on energy produced from coal.

September 27, 2021

AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing for DRC lithium project

Suzhou CATH has agreed to invest more than $400 million to become a partner in the Australian explorer’s Manono project in southern DRC.

September 24, 2021

Mick Davis walks away from Guinea investment vehicle he founded

Lingering difficulties to secure a route to market for Zogota’s iron ore prompted the mining veteran's decision.

September 23, 2021

South Africa mines plan $2.7 billion investment in power generation

Mining companies have been pushing to develop their own power plants because of persistent power cuts imposed by state power utility Eskom.

September 23, 2021

Asante Gold invests $5 million in Roscan

Roscan's primary asset is the Kandiolé project, located east of B2Gold’s Fekola mine in West Mali.

September 23, 2021

Gemfields swings to profit after reopening mines

It posted a $23.8 million-net profit, which compares to a loss of $56.7 million in the same period last year.

September 23, 2021

South African mines have vaccinated about 45% of their workforce

South Africa’s mining industry contributes about 8% to the national gross domestic product.

September 23, 2021

Missing worker at Sibanye’s Kloof gold mine found dead

An investigation into the cause of the incident, including the reasons the employee ventured into an area he should not have been in, will be carried out.

September 22, 2021

South Africa studying court judgment that parts of mining charter unconstitutional

Mining industry body the Minerals Council had criticised several clauses in the 2018 charter including that miners must procure 70% of goods and 80% of services from Black-owned companies.