September 12, 2023

Barrick to double copper output to 1 billion lb. by 2031

CEO Mark Bristow said the copper increase plus its gold production was to boost total production to 6.8 million gold equivalent oz. by that date.

September 12, 2023

Cobalt, copper mining in DRC fuelling forced evictions — report

Study links race to secure key battery metals to forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses.

September 11, 2023

HB Antwerp co-founders clash over gem trader’s future as Botswana deal looms

The government of Botswana said in March that it had agreed to buy a 24% stake in the diamond processor and trader.

September 11, 2023

Rainbow Rare Earths signs supply agreement with UK-based alloy manufacturer

LCM is currently the only rare earth metal and alloy manufacturing facility in the UK.

September 10, 2023

US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ

A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production.

September 10, 2023

Four killed in blast at Chinese-owned quarry in Ghana

The granite quarry is owned by Chinese company Omni Quarries.

September 9, 2023

India forges global biofuel alliance in push toward net-zero aim

Biofuel adoption is aimed at reducing emissions in the transportation and industrial sectors.

September 8, 2023

Tantalex secures Glencore’s backing for Congo lithium project

The Swiss miner will pay a staggered $5 million to Tantalex as part of the marketing off-take agreement.

September 8, 2023

Orano halts uranium treatment in Niger because of sanctions on junta

The crisis that’s affecting the African nation, which has about 5% of the world’s uranium.

September 8, 2023

De Beers trusts talks will avoid strike at Venetia mine

The miner has presented a five-year wage deal that should provide greater certainty amid the mine's transition to underground operations.