December 17, 2020

Trafigura’s Congo artisanal cobalt project to end, replaced by industrial mining

Mutoshi is one of several projects in the Congo aiming to regulate artisanal cobalt mining.

December 17, 2020

Zambian state needs bigger role in mines to help the economy, president says

Africa's second-biggest copper producer is seeking to increase its control over the sector as it navigates a debt crisis.

December 16, 2020

Ethiopia revokes licences of 63 mining companies

The companies were said to have breached contract rules, failed to renew their licenses, or not made royalty payments.

December 16, 2020

B2Gold operations at Mali not affected by strike

The National Union of Malian Workers launched the general strike on Monday amid a standoff with the government over wages and working conditions.

December 15, 2020

Roxgold grows Seguela resources in West Africa

Indicated resources now total 12.8 million tonnes grading 2.5 g/t gold, for a total of 1 million gold oz.

December 15, 2020

Vale adopts new global working model

The flexible office format will allow employees to switch between remote work and face-to-face meetings at collaborative hubs.

December 15, 2020

De Beers buys time to close diamond deal with Botswana

It has extended a ten-year sales agreement with Botswana by a year due to logistical challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic

December 15, 2020

Resolute Mining sells Bibiani to Chinese group

China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold will pay Resolute $5 million upfront and the remainder upon completion of the transaction, expected in March 2021.

December 14, 2020

Sandfire aims to produce in Botswana’s copper belt by 2022

The Kalahari Copper Belt is touted as one of the world's most under-explored copper-silver deposits.

December 14, 2020

Some big Mali gold mines not affected by general strike

Country's main workers union on Monday began a 72-hour strike over pay.