August 25, 2020

Botswana says no guarantee on De Beers deal by end-2020

The deal is necessary for the Debswana Mining Company, jointly held by De Beers and the Botswana government, as it provides the country with around two-thirds of its foreign exchange.

August 25, 2020

Zambia seeks to take control of Mopani

A 10% stake was "not sufficient" to determine Mopani's future, Mines minister said in a statement.

August 24, 2020

De Beers cuts diamond prices after covid-19 curbs demand

The world’s No. 1 producer is cutting prices for larger stones by almost 10% starting this week.

August 24, 2020

Congo grants new export ban waivers for copper, cobalt, tin

Country gave mining companies an indefinite waiver to an export ban on cobalt hydroxide and carbonate, as well as tin, tungsten, and tantalum concentrates.

August 24, 2020

Glencore makes U-turn to back artisanal mining of cobalt

The company, which has long endorsed the purchase of cobalt from industrial mines, is now backing a new initiative to support informal miners instead.

August 21, 2020

Nigerian oil services firm Japaul seeks $70 million to switch to mining

Japaul has obtained licenses to mine gold, lead, nickel and copper.

August 21, 2020

Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices post covid-19

Logistics problems are lifting cobalt prices during pandemic, but plans for world's largest cobalt mine could deliver longer term boost, says new report.

August 21, 2020

Tajiri to begin drilling at Reo gold project in Burkina Faso

Midday Friday, Tajiri’s stock was up 15% on the TSXV.

August 21, 2020

B2Gold says Mali border shutdown to be short-lived

B2Gold and other miners said on Wednesday they were operating as usual.

August 21, 2020

AngloGold must keep South Africa listing

The company has to remain listed on the local bourse to conclude the sale of its remaining assets in the country to Harmony Gold.