February 9, 2021

Petra Diamonds probes new claims of human rights abuses in Tanzania

The diamond miner revealed results of an investigation into incidents involving security operations at its Williamson mine between November 2020 and January 2021.

February 9, 2021

Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m

Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.

February 8, 2021

Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto beats guidance

Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

February 5, 2021

KoBold Metals grows global exploration footprint

The Gates-Bezos backed firm now has active exploration projects in Zambia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Western Australia

February 5, 2021

Zambia is done for now with taking over mining companies

Zambia last century had a painful experience with mine nationalization.

February 5, 2021

Northam said to consider bidding for Bokoni platinum mine

The interest in Bokoni may suggest that higher metals prices are rekindling investors’ interest in reviving some of the mines in South Africa.

February 4, 2021

Barrick extends Tongon mine life to 2023

Continued exploration and the conversion of resources to reserves have allowed Barrick to extend the Ivory Coast mine's life.

February 3, 2021

No schmoozing and boozing as the Indaba mining jamboree goes online

This year the Investing in African Mining Indaba is online only and has been cut to two days rather than four.

February 3, 2021

Glencore’s 2020 output hit by Congo mine closure, sticks to targets

The London-listed company stuck to all of its production targets for 2021.