August 24, 2023

South32 sees competitive process for Botswana copper mine ‘a bit rich’

The company says the sales process for Botswana's Khoemacau copper mine was quite competitive.

August 24, 2023

How miners can better manage community resettlement as demand for metals rises

The location of many energy transition minerals will require access to land in regions of political instability or insecurity, including in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

August 24, 2023

UK Serious Fraud Office drops long-running investigations into Rio Tinto and ENRC

Another setback for an agency that’s expended years prosecuting suspected corruption across the commodities industry.

August 24, 2023

Aton Resources takes first step to secure mining licence in Egypt

Aton is aiming to develop the next Egyptian gold mines at Abu Marawat, located 200 km north of Centamin's world-class Sukari gold mine.

August 24, 2023

Perseus Mining shares rise on increase in African gold reserves

Proven and probable ore reserves are now estimated at 3.4 million ounces, up from a year ago estimate of 3.3 million ounces.

August 24, 2023

Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control

The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits.

August 23, 2023

Rio Tinto inks agreement with Madagascar government on QMM operations

Deal will enhance the benefits for the people of Madagascar and support a sustainable future for the ilmenite mine, Rio says.

August 23, 2023

Billionaire Agarwal pledges to pay Zambia creditors before retaking mine

Vedanta is ready to pay $250 million owed to suppliers in Zambia before the company resumes control of copper mines that were seized.

August 23, 2023

Miners hope to keep ‘gold shining’ in Mali despite ownership law

Some of Mali's top gold producers said a new law to allow the military-led government to increase its ownership of mines should not apply to existing operations.

August 22, 2023

Lucara unearths 692-carat diamond at Karowe mine in Botswana

The diamond represents the fourth +300 carat diamond recovered year to date.