September 10, 2021 Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.
September 9, 2021 Sibanye wants to tap green metals boom as gold deals lack value Some of the biggest mining companies are expanding into or eying commodities tied to the green revolution.
September 9, 2021 Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.
September 9, 2021 Alrosa boosts cooperation with Congo after Angola leak The world's largest diamond producer will build up its cooperation with state-controlled diamond company Bakwanga, known as MIBA.
September 9, 2021 Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.
September 8, 2021 Shanghai aluminum near a 13-year high as Guinea unrest stokes supply woes Guinea is China's biggest supplier of bauxite.
September 8, 2021 UAE, Zimbabwe sign pact that may see Victoria Falls gold market More than $1.5-billion of gold is smuggled out of Zimbabwe every year, much of it to Dubai.
September 7, 2021 Zambian president names new mines minister Hichilema also designated Francis Chipimo to act as central bank governor.
September 7, 2021 Iron ore price rises as China’s imports hit record Despite China's steel output controls to curb carbon emissions, Sinosteel Futures said domestic demand has not significantly dropped.
September 7, 2021 Home: Guinea coup adds bauxite to aluminum’s supply concerns The political upheaval catches the aluminum raw materials chain at a vulnerable moment with alumina prices already surging higher due to refinery problems.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
