January 30, 2019

Ivanhoe drills Kamoa-Kakula’s best intersection to date

The company is currently drilling close-spaced holes at the new discovery to better understand its controls and orientation.

January 30, 2019

South African miners want restructuring of power firm Eskom

"We need Eskom to be made into a much more efficient, cost-effective organisation"

January 30, 2019

Lithium and cobalt – what to look for in 2019

While lithium spot prices moved only one way in 2018, cobalt experienced more of a rollercoaster ride.

January 30, 2019

Near-record high vanadium prices boosts Bushveld Minerals 2018 results

Repair work in the fourth quarter slightly impacted production, but that was more than offset by surging vanadium prices as demand for the metal grows.

January 30, 2019

Canadian miner wants its uranium project in Niger solar-powered

GoviEx Uranium is studying the possibility of powering its flagship Madaouela project in Niger using a renewable hybrid solar power solution.

January 30, 2019

Danakali’s potash project could be a game changer for Eritrea — UN

UNDP says the Colluli potash project has the potential to significantly boost Eritrea’s economy and advance the country’s sustainable development agenda.

January 29, 2019

Vedanta’s Zambia unit says new tax regime won’t affect jobs

“Our actions are designed to sustain and create jobs, grow the economy, and contribute more to the treasury.”

January 29, 2019

South Africa to debate whether to split Eskom – Gordhan

The fiscus doesn’t have space for endless bailouts.

January 29, 2019

Canada’s M2 cobalt miner encouraged by initial drilling in Uganda

"Historically it was a world-class producer, so we know cobalt is there."

January 29, 2019

Gemfields to pay $7.5m to settle human rights abuses claims in Mozambique

The precious gemstones miner has agreed, on a no-admission-of-liability basis, to settle claims brought against it by a group of 273 Mozambicans related to its ruby mine in northern Mozambique.