June 3, 2020

Zambia denies power firm CEC claims of expropriation

Zambia's government said it has no intention of taking over Copperbelt Energy Corp.

June 3, 2020

Amplats shuts PGM unit after water leak

Company has shut its Anglo Converter Plant in Rustenburg only a week after repairing a leak at one of the facility’s units.

June 2, 2020

US hopes to expand strategic minerals initiative

Currently there are ten countries under the Energy Resource Governance Initiative.

June 1, 2020

Outotec to deliver copper solvent extraction technology to the DRC

Outotec has been awarded a contract by Sicomines, a joint-venture of companies from China and the DRC.

May 31, 2020

Zambia’s CEC to discontinue power supply to Konkola Copper Mines

Zambia's Copperbelt Energy Corp says Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines owes $132 million in debt.

May 31, 2020

Congo suspends board and management of state diamond miner MIBA

An audit revealed significant irregularities.

May 29, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today

We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry.

May 29, 2020

Gold M&A back on the agenda as restrictions ease

Miners year-to-date have struck 275 transactions worth about $6.9 billion.

May 28, 2020

Endeavour gets shareholder nod for Semafo merger

The combined entity would become the biggest gold miner in West Africa.

May 28, 2020

Africa faces a ‘triple whammy’ from covid-19

Sir Paul Collier addresses the ramifications of the unfolding crisis– an example of ‘radical uncertainty’.