July 14, 2023

De Beers deal is boon for Botswana’s economy, president says

Under the new accord, Botswana’s state-owned diamond trader will get 30% of the output from Debswana.

July 14, 2023

Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end

Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.

July 13, 2023

US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical minerals

The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and also has major deposits of copper, lithium, tantalum, and germanium.

July 12, 2023

Which countries are most reliant on coal?

Coal is the largest source of electricity generation and the primary fuel for iron, steel, and cement production, making it central to climate and energy discussions.

July 11, 2023

Russia, other BRICS nations planning new gold-backed currency

The Russian Embassy in Kenya declared that "the BRICS countries are planning to introduce a new trading currency, which will be backed by gold.”

July 11, 2023

Deep-South stock soars after Namibia renews copper project license

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the miner's Haib copper licence for two years following a lengthy court battle.

July 10, 2023

China’s CMOC resumes copper, cobalt shipments from Congo’s TFM mine

Exports from the Tenke Fungurume Mining operation were halted in July 2022.

July 7, 2023

Barrick CEO wants to search for more copper in Zambia and Congo

Barrick is considering plans to develop Lumwana mine.

July 6, 2023

Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut

The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.

July 6, 2023

New gold discoveries to extend Barrick’s Ivory Coast mine operations

Tongon mine will continue operating until at least 2030 following a significant discovery of new deposits.