January 21, 2025 Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revival Zambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons.
January 21, 2025 Deep Yellow delays decision on Namibia uranium mine to March Tumas is considered one of the most advanced greenfield uranium projects globally.
January 21, 2025 Thungela names De Beers’ Madondo as new CEO The executive joins Thungela as the coal producer is expanding its operations in Australia.
January 20, 2025 Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain.
January 20, 2025 South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died A gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled operations at the illegal gold mine in South Africa.
January 19, 2025 South32 beats manganese output estimates as Australian operations restart South32 has undertaken a phased restart of manganese mining activities at its GEMCO project.
January 19, 2025 At least seven killed by army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti mine Earlier, about 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons reportedly breached the Obuasi mine's security fence.
January 17, 2025 First Quantum cuts guidance on Zambia sequencing The company now expects production of 380,000–440,000 tonnes copper this year, down from earlier estimates of 400,000–450,000 tonnes.
January 17, 2025 Zambia looks to UAE and Saudi Arabia to back copper expansion The African nation aims to increase copper output to a record above 1 million tons this year.
January 17, 2025 Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
