October 14, 2019

Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by 2023

The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.

October 11, 2019

Barrick’s $1 billion Zambian mine draws Chinese interest

The world’s second-largest bullion producer is working with advisers to solicit interest for the Lumwana mine.

October 11, 2019

Guinea’s Nimba iron ore project gets green light to export via Liberia

The logistics of transporting tonnes of raw materials to port from mining sites in remote parts of Guinea has been a major hurdle for prospective developers of the country's vast…

October 11, 2019

Vast Resources to sign diamonds joint venture deal in Zimbabwe

London-listed Vast Resources will join new entrants like Russia's Alrosa as well as unlisted Chinese firm Anjin Investments.

October 11, 2019

Tech companies join forces to promote ethical sourcing of minerals

A blockchain and an ethical sourcing platform are working to verify the origin of minerals used in tech.

October 11, 2019

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.

October 10, 2019

Vedanta to shut down Skorpion zinc operations Namibia for four months

Skorpion expected to produce around 90,000 tonnes of zinc last year.

October 10, 2019

Zambia owes major mining firms $215 million in tax refunds

The government planned to meet the affected mining companies and agree how the outstanding refunds would be paid.

October 9, 2019

Australia’s Resolute Mining shuts down roaster at Syama gold mine

The roaster, which the company says is a crucial part of its sulfide processing circuit at the gold mine, was taken offline due to a crack in the main external…

October 9, 2019

Zambia’s KCM smelter shut down earlier than planned after leak

Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian government since May.