Will Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine be the ‘Pilbara killer’?Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon. James Cooper | July 19, 2024 | 12:15 pm
Congo’s South Kivu governor suspends mining operations in provinceThe decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as…Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 10:12 am
Zambia asks mines to curtail normal power use by 40% amid crunchProduction has so far been stable thanks to co-operation between…Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 9:49 am
Montage Gold secures final permit for Koné project The Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire is Montage's flagship asset and is expected to have a 16-year mine life. Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 8:37 am
Zambia says China’s JCHX will invest $300m in Lubambe copper mine Some of the investment will go toward sinking a new shaft at Lubambe over the next two to five years. Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 7:55 am
Uganda is latest African nation eying gold as currency shield Uganda plans domestic gold purchases to build foreign exchange reserves. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 7:39 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029 Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 1:07 pm
IRH mining dealmaker met with Congo gold smugglers, UN says IRH, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed company, has been on an aggressive hunt for mining deals in Africa. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 9:55 am
Atlantic Lithium halts work at Ewoyaa project in Ghana after fatality Ewoyaa is expected to become Ghana’s first lithium operation. Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 9:51 am
Orezone secures $105 million funding for Bomboré mine expansion The company estimates that its annual gold production will increase to over 170,000 oz. in 2026, an approximate 50% increase from current levels. Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 8:31 am
Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 8:26 am