March 18, 2025

ArcelorMittal, South Africa near funding deal to save mills

The government plans initial support of about 500 million rand specifically to pay steelworkers over a period of six to eight months.

March 18, 2025

Acid spill from Chinese-owned copper mine contaminates vital waterway in Zambia

The incident reportedly began on Feb. 18, when the tailings dam collapsed at the mine run by Sino-Metals Leach Zambia.

March 17, 2025

Billionaire’s South African phosphate mine faces legal challenge

The World Wildlife Fund is suing South Africa’s environment minister over his decision to dismiss appeals against an offset exemption given to the Elandsfontein mine.

March 17, 2025

Fund manager takes new look at platinum stocks as EV sales slow

Coronation, South Africa’s third-biggest private fund manager, is buying stocks in beaten-down platinum miners.

March 17, 2025

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

A presidential statement described Ronny Jackson as a "special envoy" for US President Donald Trump.

March 15, 2025

Botswana targets rich young Americans with big, natural diamonds

The country is aiming at buyers of more expensive jewellery, while highlighting that its gems can be traced back to Botswana mines through blockchain technology.

March 14, 2025

Tin prices hit two-year high as Congo mine halt worsens shortage

Prices surged following the suspension of Alphamin Resources’ Bisie mine in the DRC.

March 14, 2025

Anglo American plans fresh job cuts as part of restructuring

Anglo began restructuring the business last year after it had to fend off a takeover bid by BHP.

March 14, 2025

AVZ Minerals scores legal victory against Congo over disputed lithium mine

AVZ initially held the permit to develop the Manono project, one of the world's largest hard rock lithium deposits, which was revoked in 2023.

March 14, 2025

Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals

Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.