August 7, 2019

Miners find out the hard way why cobalt is called the goblin

After a 50% drop in prices this year, cobalt has turned toxic for Glencore.

August 7, 2019

Lucapa finds Mothae mine’s “best” diamond yet

The diamond received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare.

August 6, 2019

Glencore to shutter giant cobalt and copper mine in Congo

The announcement that Glencore will close its Mutanda mine is expected to come as the company lays out an overhaul of its key African copper and cobalt business.

August 6, 2019

Sierra Leone community’s suit against diamond miner shows activist trend

Across Africa and the developing world, local groups are increasingly mounting legal challenges against companies extracting minerals.

August 6, 2019

Guinea extends deadline to bid for vacant blocks of giant Simandou iron ore deposit

Potential bidders now have until Aug. 19 to submit proposals in competition for one of the world’s most-fabled mineral deposits.

August 4, 2019

Gabon’s new mining code to boost revenue, attract investment

The new code is intended to improve conditions for companies and increase revenue for the state.

August 2, 2019

Gold exploration trends: drilling declines, advanced projects a priority

The number of greenfield exploration projects drilled dropped from 33 in March to 16 in June, which is the lowest level since the beginning of 2019.

August 2, 2019

Gold price surges to record high in 73 currencies

Including all-time peaks in pound sterling, Canadian, Australian dollar and a USD six-year high in New York on Friday.

August 2, 2019

South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally

Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%.

August 2, 2019

Sierra Leone cancels major mining licences

Tonkolili has challenged the decision in the country's high court.