June 11, 2025

From boom to bust: battery metal prices tumble as supply floods market

Despite rising EV sales, the market fundamentals for lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and recycled materials worsen.

June 11, 2025

Glencore halted some cobalt deliveries over Congo export ban

Congo declared four-month export ban in February.

June 10, 2025

Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027

Africa's top producer banned the export of lithium ore in 2022 and has been pushing miners to process more domestically.

June 9, 2025

Allied Gold could look at options for power supply deal at Sadiola mine

The gold miner had signed an agreement with UAE-based Ambrosia Investment for a 50% stake in its Mali mine to install a new power supply system.

June 9, 2025

Petra Diamonds rethinks sales tactics as market slump drags on

Due to changes in diamond prices and demand, Petra has stopped regular sales cycles and may delay them when needed.

June 9, 2025

Zambia seeks carmakers to make EV components near copper mines

Zambia is Africa’s second-biggest producer of copper.

June 6, 2025

Sinomine halts Namibia copper smelter, citing concentrate shortage

The Tsumeb smelter is one of the few facilities in the world that can treat arsenic and lead-bearing copper concentrates.

June 6, 2025

Gold-mining ETFs losing their shine following torrid 2025 rally

Investors are exiting exchange-traded funds that track the shares of gold-mining companies.

June 6, 2025

Debswana curbs diamond production as weak demand persists

The global diamond market has experienced a downturn since the second half of 2023.

June 5, 2025

Namib Minerals to debut on Nasdaq following SPAC deal

Namib represents the largest African company to go public through an SPAC merger.