May 27, 2021

Danakali to use filtered sea water at Colluli potash mine

Using unlimited seawater in the production process is not only a world first, but also a long-term game changer, says the miner.

May 27, 2021

Investors frown at Centamin’s West African portfolio review

Shares in the gold producer fell almost 7% after revealing that its Batie West project doesn’t meet the company’s investment criteria.

May 27, 2021

Biggest copper mining project in decades begins production

The DRC-based mine started producing copper concentrate on Tuesday, months ahead of schedule and amid soaring copper prices.

May 26, 2021

Fekola mine operations uninterrupted despite coup in Mali

B2Gold issued a statement late on Wednesday saying mining operations at its Fekola mine have not been affected by the political turmoil.

May 26, 2021

Mali quashed grant of B2Gold permit to upstart miner

The government had previously denied B2Gold's application for an extension of the Menankoto exploration permit.

May 26, 2021

AngloGold suspends Obuasi output, cost guidance after underground collapse

Company said the ramp-up of production at its Obuasi mine in Ghana would be delayed, with operations remaining suspended after a miner went missing last week following a collapse of…

May 26, 2021

Congo earthquake disrupts tin ore exports

An earthquake in Goma is delaying exports of tin ore from mineral-rich North Kivu province,

May 25, 2021

With gold M&A heating up, could Orezone’s Bomboré project be ripe for the picking?

Construction of Bomboré is underway after Orezone secured a $189M finance package.

May 25, 2021

Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay manager murdered on way to work

The mineral sands mine has been crippled by several violent incidents over the years.

May 25, 2021

NextSource secures major graphite offtake with thyssenkrupp

The graphite offtake agreement can scale to 35,000 tonnes per year