August 15, 2025

Heavy metal found near Zambia mine disaster, but water said to be safe

Laboratory tests received this week showed that Ph acidity readings were within safe levels in water tested in the region.

August 15, 2025

Montage worker dies in Côte d’Ivoire project accident

Construction activities at the site resumed Friday after a one-day pause.

August 15, 2025

Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond

The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents.

August 14, 2025

Africa’s second-largest aluminum smelter at risk of shutdown

The Mozal plant will no longer be viable under a proposed new tariff set to replace the existing one early next year.

August 14, 2025

Congolese mining company rejects US allegations following sanctions

The sanctions are the latest measures taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump to try to bring peace to eastern Congo.

August 14, 2025

Zambia’s copper output dips in second quarter, putting 2025 target at risk

The Southern African country is Africa's second-biggest copper producer.

August 13, 2025

South32 says to mothball Mozal; flags $372 million hit

South32 said that given care and maintenance was the most likely scenario.

August 13, 2025

Zimbabwe labs overwhelmed as gold rally spurs exploration, miner says

One of the top gold producers in Zimbabwe, Caledonia Mining, has experienced delays in getting samples from its exploration activities back.

August 13, 2025

High-grade copper-nickel hits reveal NexMetals’ Selebi potential

The results extend a productive summer for NexMetals, whose stock started trading on the Nasdaq in mid-July.

August 13, 2025

Toxic spill at China-owned Zambian mine 30 times worse than estimated

At least 1.5 million tons of the poisonous substance escaped when a reservoir failed at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. mine.