December 1, 2023 Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said.
November 30, 2023 Women in Mining spotlight: Jamie Wallisch Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC.
November 30, 2023 Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024 Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates.
November 30, 2023 Giyani secures $16 million financing for Botswana manganese project Over a 57-year project life, K.Hill is expected to supply over 3.5 million tonnes of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate.
November 30, 2023 Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.
November 29, 2023 Implats to restart platinum mine after fatal accident The company said it will resume production at its Rustenburg operations on Thursday.
November 29, 2023 Exxaro widens critical metals search to greenfield assets The South African coal miner plans to acquire manganese and copper assets.
November 29, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers.
November 28, 2023 New high-grade copper find in DRC similar to Kakula, Ivanhoe says The discovery named Kitoko was made on Ivanhoe's recently acquired joint venture licences in the Western Foreland.
November 28, 2023 Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi was first proposed two decades ago.
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