September 20, 2023

US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says

German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources.

September 20, 2023

Looming strike by miners raises worry about India coal supplies

Coal India is facing a potential three-day strike across its core and subsidiary units.

September 20, 2023

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.

September 20, 2023

Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body

The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand.

September 20, 2023

Fortescue brushes aside worries, says exits show resolute board

Three high-profile executives left the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner in one week, reviving debate on the company’s plan to be a green-energy powerhouse

September 19, 2023

Several top traders leave Gerald Group in shakeup at metals firm

Gerald was hit by a loss in its tin book earlier this year.

September 19, 2023

Exxon evaluates lithium extracted from fracking wastewater

While its lithium activities are at an early stage, production of the metal at scale would be a big business even for a company of Exxon’s size.

September 19, 2023

Chinese battery parts maker, African fund plan $2 billion venture in Morocco

CNGR is joining forces with Al Mada to build an industrial base in Morocco.

September 19, 2023

Chinova puts Australian copper-gold operations up for sale

Shanxi Donghui Energy Group bought the mine from Ivanhoe Australia in 2013.

September 19, 2023

Indonesia will not approve any new mining quotas for 2023

A new mining quota application system will be available to nickel miners from October and applications can be filed from November.