January 27, 2025

Cobalt price at lowest since 2016 amid record production

China’s CMOC set a new production record last year and plans to maintain similar output levels through 2025.

January 26, 2025

South Africa coal, metal exporters to spend billions on rail

Organizations representing firms including Glencore and a unit of Anglo American are negotiating the terms of the pacts with Transnet.

January 24, 2025

S.Africa’s Richards Bay exports up 10% in 2024 amid rail improvement

Coal exports from South Africa's Richards Bay rose to 52.08 million tonnes in 2024, the highest in three years.

January 23, 2025

Fortuna’s gold-equivalent production hits record in 2024

In calendar 2024, Fortuna produced 369,637 oz. of gold plus 3.7 million oz. of silver, for a record gold-equivalent production of 455,958 oz.

January 23, 2025

South Africa’s mining industry reports lowest number of deaths last year

South Africa's mining industry reported 42 deaths last year.

January 23, 2025

Chile’s mining agency expects another global lithium surplus this year

Global surplus is still expected for 2024 and 2025, according to Cochilco.

January 23, 2025

World’s No. 1 cobalt miner sees 2025 output approaching record

CMOC gave output guidance at 100,000 to 120,000 tons of cobalt, after producing 114,165 tons in 2024.

January 22, 2025

Orezone to commission Bomboré plant expansion in Q4

The new plant is expected to boost production to more than 170,000 oz. gold per year.

January 22, 2025

B2Gold says Mali risks reduced, to continue exploration spending

B2Gold was one of the first companies to negotiate a settlement with Mali over its new code.

January 22, 2025

Zambia copper output up 12% last year as key mines recover

Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer.