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Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

 Apple on Tuesday said it strongly disputes allegations that it uses conflict minerals in its products and told suppliers earlier this year to stop purchasing those minerals from the Democratic... 


A coal mining operation
Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as strong demand in Asia outpaces declines in the US and Europe, the International Energy... 


Nioko proposes buyout of Hummingbird amid the latter’s financial struggles
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

African investment company CIG's wholly-owned subsidiary Nioko Resources Corporation has announced a recommended cash offer to acquire debt-ridden Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources, aiming to... 


Blyvoor gold
Restarted Blyvoor gold mine is on the way back up on Joburg’s West Rand
17th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Blyvoor gold mine, the restarted underground Witwatersrand gold mine west of Johannesburg, is on the way back up. South African mining company Aurous Resources reported on Monday, December 17, that... 


Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape.
More indications of quality copper in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape
17th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The final assay results from diamond drill holes completed to test strike and down-dip extensions of the high-grade copper mineralisation at the Flat Mine South deposit, part of the Okiep Copper... 


An Apple computer
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
17th December 2024 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for... 


Marula Mining withdraws from Zimbabwe, appoints consultant
13th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining has decided to withdraw from its planned exploration and project acquisition activities in Zimbabwe. The company,... 


President Javier Milei
Rio Tinto’s $2.5bn lithium plan is a win for Milei
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group plans to invest $2.5-billion in a new lithium mine in Argentina in a win for President Javier Milei’s efforts to deregulate the country’s economy and lure foreign investment. The... 


Ukraine coking mine near front shuts down some operations, industry source says
13th December 2024 By: Reuters

Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest has halted some operations at Ukraine's sole mine producing coking coal near Pokrovsk because of proximity to advancing Russian troops along the front line of the war... 


Resolute CEO Terry Holohan
Resolute CEO takes leave after Mali detainment
13th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and LSE-listed Resolute Mining has announced that CEO Terry Holohan will take a leave of absence from December 13, 2024, until January 31, 2025, following his recent detention in Mali... 


Gold from South Africa's Rand Refinery.
Role as hedge, geopolitical risk most likely reasons for gold’s remarkable performance
12th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The gold price has increased by more than 28% year-to-date in dollars, trading 22% higher on average this year than during 2023, the World Gold Council reported on Thursday, December 12. Gold’s... 


Critical Mineral Resources signs copper trading deal
12th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources’ (CMR’s) commodities trading business has entered into an agreement for the buying and selling of high-grade copper ore, grading between 5% and 10% copper,... 


Pan African's new Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation.
Pan African advancing plans for another promising gold recovery project west of Joburg
12th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 


India to decide soon whether to curb steelmaking raw material imports, source says
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

India will reach a decision soon on whether to impose import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a key ingredient in steelmaking, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. India,... 


An image of the Montepuez ruby mine
Gemfields reports positive auction results in current market conditions
12th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields recorded revenues of $46.2-million from its latest auction of mixed-quality rough ruby recovered at the Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique. Of the 102 lots on offer, 97... 


Covas de Barroso in Portugal
Savannah Resources gets temporary land access for Portuguese lithium project
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

London-listed Savannah Resources has secured temporary land access to a large chunk of its future lithium mining site in northern Portugal, allowing it to conduct fieldwork and begin the second... 


Diamond exploration drilling in Botswana
Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI
12th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has analysed and evaluated nearly 400 000 km of airborne geophysical and other exploration data using AI techniques and powerful computing, which would otherwise have... 


The Lamaque Complex in Canada
Eldorado Gold hikes mineral reserves
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian company Eldorado Gold has announced a 2% increase in its proven and probable gold mineral reserves, solidifying its production outlook for the next decade and beyond. As of September 30,... 


Tirupati's Sahamamy graphite processing plant
Tirupati appoints new nonexecs amid board restructuring
11th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has announced a restructuring of its board of directors, which includes the appointment of Christian St John-Dennis, Murat Dogan Erden and Anthony James Nieuwenhuys... 


Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc will supply at least 10 000 metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to... 


Further measures to lower exposure to diesel particulate matter.
New commitment to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in underground mines
11th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 


ZIOC signs MoU with Arise for mineral export facility development
11th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms to advance the development of the Zanaga iron-ore project’s... 


South African technology positioned to elevate alloy production to new high level of greenness.
Global green alloy acclaim is there for South Africa to attain using new local technology
10th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa, which hosts more than 70% of the world reserves of chrome ore and manganese ores, was dominant in ferroalloy production until 2010. In the early 2000s, South Africa was the undisputed... 


Ethiopian flag
Akobo prepares for first exports of gold from Segele project
10th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Scandinavia-headquartered gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals says record high gold prices in the global market is improving the value of its Segele resource and revenue potential... 


Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as nonexec director
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Anglo American has appointed Anne Wade as a nonexecutive director and member of its board audit and sustainability committees, with effect from January 1, 2025. Wade is... 


Russia's Polyus says cost of Sukhoi Log gold project nearly doubles to $6bn due to Western sanctions
Russia's Polyus says cost of Sukhoi Log gold project nearly doubles to $6bn due to Western sanctions
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

ssia's largest gold producer Polyus said on Tuesday that the cost of developing the giant Sukhoi Log gold deposit in Siberia had nearly doubled to $6-billion due to Western sanctions. The... 


Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator has filed three charges against miner Anglo American's local unit over alleged violations at its El Soldado copper mine in the Valparaiso region. The... 


Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Many lithium mines, led by Chinese operators, are maintaining production of the raw material needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, in defiance of prices weak enough to trigger mass output... 


Space-based mining risk assessment system for junior miners receives UK funding
9th December 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based artisanal and small-scale mining support services and product marketing company Makor Resources and UK-based environmental data collection tools provider AUYAN have announced that they... 


Pan African CEO Cobus Loots speaking at Mogale
Pan African’s 2024 gold activity uplifted by year-end share issue
9th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Midtier gold mining company Pan African Resources, which has been top of the pops as a South African gold share for the most part of this year, on Monday uplifted its 2024 activity further with a... 


An image of Otlotleng Moshupa, South Africa's winner for the De Beers' jewellery competition
De Beers Group announces 2024 jewellery design competition winners
9th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner De Beers Group has announces the winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition for designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including... 


The Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden
Lundin sells two European mines to Boliden
9th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered Lundin Mining on Monday announced the sale of its Neves-Corvo mine, in Portugal, and Zinkgruvan mine, in Sweden, to miner Boliden for up to $1.52-billion. The transaction... 


Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom
Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom
9th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Copper looks set to struggle as extra US trade tariffs from the Trump administration and economic risks in China drag on consumption and prices next year, according to Citigroup. The metal —... 


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