February 6, 2025

Column: Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different

The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last.

February 6, 2025

Suspended Exxaro CEO resigns following allegations

Nombasa Tsengwa submitted her resignation in a Feb. 5 following a probe into allegations over her conduct.

February 6, 2025

Anglo American to review De Beers value amid weak diamond demand

De Beers rough diamond production decreased by 26% to 5.8 million carats in 2024.

February 6, 2025

Barrick says global gold reserves rose 23% last year

Reserves jumped after a new assessment of Pakistan’s giant Reko Diq project.

February 6, 2025

Anglo Platinum says profit fell by up to 52% on lower prices

Amplats and its peers in South Africa have been battling a prolonged period of weak prices.

February 6, 2025

Vedanta aims to raise $1 billion via debt to fund Zambian copper mines

The Indian company is trying to raise money to fund development of its Konkola Copper Mines.

February 5, 2025

Mining Indaba: Industry demands sweeping overhaul to revive South African mining

Miners are calling for sweeping changes to modernize regulations, streamline licensing and upgrade critical infrastructure.

February 5, 2025

AME JV video: Empress Royalty looks to expand portfolio

Empress has about $20 million available to deploy into new opportunities, CEO says.

February 5, 2025

Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments

Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.

February 5, 2025

Harmony Gold reports five deaths at two mines

Three employees died after a collapse at the Joel mine while two died in a separate incident at Doornkop.