Five miners trapped underground following a mudslide at a diamond mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province are now presumed dead, marking one of the most serious mining incidents in…
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation confirmed that its Ambatovy nickel-cobalt project in Madagascar remains suspended after Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck the island last week, damaging site facilities. Operations were halted ahead of…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken another major step toward asserting greater control over its mineral wealth after state mining company Gecamines struck a deal to market copper from…
Kamoto Copper Mine. Credit: Glencore Bringing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) into the legal economy — and integrating it into global critical minerals supply chains — emerged as a central theme…
Zambia’s state mining investment arm, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), is developing plans to establish its own metals trading unit as part of a broader strategy to capture more value…
Tanzania’s gold exports to South Africa have risen sharply, reaching about $2.293 billion in 2024, reflecting both strong global prices (around $2,500 per ounce) and pressure to boost foreign exchange…
The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, highlighting the partnership between the two companies. Enhancing productivity at Grootegeluk Exxaro…
Sibanye-Stillwater has signed a 10-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy to supply an estimated 220 megawatts (MW) of electricity to its South African operations. The agreement,…
Patrice Motsepe. Credit: Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations Patrice Motsepe has relinquished his executive responsibilities at African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) in compliance with new governance rules introduced by…
Africa holds an estimated 30% of the world’s critical minerals, placing the continent at the center of intensifying geopolitical competition among the China, the United States and European Union member…