February 1, 2019 Zambia fires CEO of state mining investment arm ZCCM-IH Zambia, Africa's No.2 copper producer, introduced a new 10 percent tax when the price of copper exceeds $7,500 per tonne.
February 1, 2019 Glencore keeps 2019 guidance after copper, cobalt output jumps Production of cobalt, used in batteries for EV's, reached 42,200 tonnes in 2018 while copper hit 1.453 million tonnes.
January 31, 2019 Botswana’s first private coal mine to produce saleable coal in March Our target market is the southern African region at 1.2 million tons per annum, using a combination of road and rail transport.
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.”
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
