May 14, 2021

Ethiopia revokes 27 inactive mining licenses in cautionary move

The country's government also sent warnings to three companies as it looks to kick-start development of its vast mineral resources.

May 14, 2021

Rio Tinto may lose black partners needed to meet South Africa law

Black investors are frustrated by the suspension of dividends and community opposition that stymied expansion plans.

May 13, 2021

Home: Cobalt, Congo and a mass artisanal mining experiment

Congo is embarking on what will be the world's largest mass experiment to try to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.

May 12, 2021

Bullion rally helps Harmony Gold boost Q3 earnings

Firmer bullion prices have helped miners' profits soar despite the pandemic.

May 12, 2021

Gertler mining deals could cost Congo $1.76bn in royalties

The US Treasury sanctioned Gertler, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former president Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.

May 12, 2021

Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims

The miner had been accused of being responsible for widespread human rights violations at the Williamson mine in Tanzania.

May 12, 2021

Ivanhoe Mines makes it to the MSCI Canada Index

The index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of Canada's market.

May 11, 2021

Zambia reinstates GoviEx’s Chirundu licence

The licence was cancelled in July 2020 and its reinstatement is subject to the completion of exploration and development milestones.

May 11, 2021

Mystery of sanctioned tycoon’s assets in Zimbabwe revival plan

In December, the government announced a multibillion-dollar project that would hold some of the nation’s most valuable gold, platinum, chrome and nickel mines.

May 11, 2021

Gerald Group resolves iron ore dispute with Sierra Leone

US commodity trader will pay $20 million and cede a 10% stake in an iron ore project as part of the resolution to a nearly two-year dispute.