January 8, 2021

Glencore in final talks over Mopani sale

According to Zambian state radio, a deal is likely to be signed next week.

January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.

January 7, 2021

Kuvimba seeks $1 billion for 2021 acquisitions, capex

Company is held by government pension funds and Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund.

January 6, 2021

Global natural graphite output to grow 7.6% in 2021 – report

Looking ahead, natural graphite production is expected grow at a 5.6% CAGR through 2024.

January 6, 2021

In blow to Vedanta, Zambian court rules KCM liquidator to stay in post

The government accuses Vedanta of failing to honour licence conditions, including promised investment.

January 6, 2021

Production at Kamoa-Kakula less than six months away

Ivanhoe Mines reported record-setting progress in December at the DRC copper project.

January 5, 2021

R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company

Congo is Africa's top producer of copper and the world's leading miner of cobalt.

January 5, 2021

South African stocks climb as haven demand boosts gold miners

They advanced for a second day, as demand for haven assets supported bullion prices amid the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic.

January 5, 2021

Botswana extends Lucara’s Karowe license to 2046

The license renewal marks a critical step in the formal sanction of the underground expansion project for the mine.

January 4, 2021

South Africa nabs trio with 74 kg of gold in hand luggage

Investigations, with the assistance of Interpol, are under way to determine the origin of the gold.