July 13, 2021 Copper mining is Opec on crack, so why is the price falling? Half the world’s copper mining is controlled by just three countries, and China alone refines 40% of the metal central to the green energy transition away from fossil fuels.
July 13, 2021 Moxico Resources plans London IPO within the next year The UK-based company, run by ex-Rio Tinto executive Alan Davies, is developing its flagship Mimbula project in Zambia's copper belt.
July 13, 2021 Botswana begins first iron ore mining project The African nation's heavy reliance on diamonds, which account for a fifth of the Botswana's GDP and more than two thirds of its foreign exchange income.
July 12, 2021 South Africa’s mining output up 21.9% y/y in May The country was under a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in April last year, denting output.
July 12, 2021 Lucara Diamond locks in $220 million loan for Karowe expansion Financing package will help fund a five-year, $514 million underground expansion of the Karowe mine in Botswana.
July 12, 2021 Petra fetches over $40m for 39-carat blue diamond At $1,021,357 per carat, it is the highest price paid for a single stone.
July 12, 2021 Botswana woos Chinese investors as lenders shun coal projects The southern African nation, the world’s second-biggest diamond producer, has more than 200 billion tonnes of untapped coal reserves.
July 12, 2021 Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.
July 12, 2021 Congo likely to start artisanal cobalt buying within 8 weeks The government is aiming to end unsafe working practices and child labour.
July 11, 2021 Barrick confirms extension of Tongon mine life Tongon went from almost being sold to becoming one of Barrick Gold’s most valued assets.
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
