June 29, 2021

Inga hydropower could be key to the green electrification of Africa — report

Wood Mackenzie's Julian Kettle believes the project could be a catalyst for the development of vast underutilised resources, creating a centre for low carbon metals production.

June 29, 2021

CHARTS: China’s overseas copper mining scramble

Chinese state and private investors have spent more than $16 billion over the last decade buying copper mines and projects including nearly 50 in Africa.

June 28, 2021

Zimbabwe to allow miners to export portion of their gold

The country's central bank-owned Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) is the sole buyer, refiner and exporter of gold, but has at times struggled to pay producers.

June 25, 2021

Cameroon to build railway to Mbalam-​Nabeba project with China-linked firms

Sundance Resources has filed for international arbitration saying Cameroon and Congo Republic have violated contracts by developing the iron project with Chinese investors.

June 25, 2021

Zimbabwe mining CEO to quit, putting economy reboot in doubt

David Brown intends to step down, jeopardising the future of the company the government hopes will spur an economic revival.

June 25, 2021

ANIMATION: Top 20 gold producing countries – 2020

Global gold production fell by 3.8 million ounces in 2020 as covid-related disruptions in South America more than offset gains in Russia and West Africa.

June 24, 2021

B2Gold launches arbitration against Mali over Menankoto exploration permit

Operations at the Fekola mine, 20 kilometres from the Menankoto permit and projected to produce 530,000 to 560,000 ounces of gold in 2021, have not been impacted.

June 24, 2021

How Ivanhoe’s giant new Congo mine stacks up against copper mining’s top tier

Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula project is ramping up to 841,000 tonnes and $1.8 billion in free cash per year – report

June 24, 2021

Pasofino’s PEA confirms Dugbe gold project potential

The Dugbe PEA outlines substantial gold production potential underpinned by the Dugbe F and Tuzon deposits.

June 24, 2021

Congo seizes gold worth $1.9 million in Okapi Wildlife Reserve

Congolese authorities have seized 31 kg of gold, in a rare loss for smugglers.