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Kenmare says Moma agreement not yet confirmed
Kenmare Resources says it cannot yet confirm whether its key Implementation Agreement with the Mozambican government has been finalised, awaiting formal communication.
Tharisa starts wheeling renewable power to SA mine
Tharisa has begun receiving wheeled renewable electricity from an Etana Energy wind project in Mpumalanga, marking the first step in a major long-term clean power deal.
BHP keeps copper forecast despite 19% output fall
BHP has maintained its full-year copper guidance despite a 19% drop in quarterly output caused by lower ore grades, maintenance, and severe weather in Chile.
Ivanhoe Electric in advanced talks over Arizona copper
Ivanhoe Electric is holding advanced talks with prospective buyers for copper from its Santa Cruz project in Arizona, driven by growing demand from data centres and power networks.
Implats bonuses under scrutiny after worker deaths
Impala Platinum faces growing scrutiny over executive remuneration and bonus payouts following multiple worker fatalities across its operations.
Congo detains 300 Chinese in illegal mining crackdown
Around 300 Chinese nationals have been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo's copper-rich Kolwezi hub during a targeted crackdown on illegal mining operations.
World Bank eyes $19bn critical minerals drive
The World Bank plans to boost its critical minerals financing fivefold to $19 billion over the next five years, targeting partnerships across 20 countries to support mining and…
Fuel shortage disrupts Zijin’s Eritrea copper-zinc mine
ZIJIN Mining Group’s Bisha copper-zinc mine in Eritrea has suspended ore processing because of a fuel shortage, potentially delaying concentrate shipments to customers, Bloomberg…
Rupert’s Richemont, Signet eye stakes in De Beers bid
Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced discussions to join the consortium leading the race to acquire De Beers from Anglo American.
ARM wins Tanzania court ruling in $195m Pula case
Tanzania's High Court has struck out a $195m damages claim filed against African Rainbow Minerals and entities linked to founder Patrice Motsepe.
Petra treasury unit wound up over £5.65m tax bill
A UK court has ordered the liquidation of a Petra Diamonds treasury subsidiary over an unpaid £5.65m tax bill brought by HMRC, coming amid wider group refinancing efforts.
BHP axes 300 jobs as iron ore costs climb
BHP is cutting around 300 jobs across its Western Australian iron ore operations as falling commodity prices and rising fuel and shipping expenses erode margins.
Kenya’s Equity targets $700m Congo mining loans
EQUITYBCDC, the Democratic Republic of Congo unit of Kenya’s Equity Group, says it can arrange loans approaching $700m by drawing on its parent company’s regional network,…
Glencore targets Aussie investors in ASX debut
Glencore prepares for its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange via CDIs, aiming to tap local pension capital and rising demand for copper.
Congo plans franc payments to boost currency, investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing new rules requiring domestic payments and mining subcontractors to transact in Congolese francs to reduce dependence on the US dollar.
Ghana retreats on mining lease cap after backlash
Ghana is set to replace its draft mining bill with an amended version that restores a maximum 20-year lease term following constructive talks with the mining sector.
Congo Copperbelt eyes $1bn power saving
A planned $300m cross-border transmission line between Zambia and the DRC could save Copperbelt miners around $1bn annually by replacing expensive diesel power with imported…
London gold body sued over deaths at Tanzanian mine
The London Bullion Market Association faces a high-stakes court battle over allegations that its certification programme enabled alleged human rights abuses at a Tanzanian gold…
Rwandan tungsten miner targets New York listing
Rwandan tungsten producer Trinity Metals is targeting a New York listing as surging prices for the defence-critical mineral drive ambitious mining expansion plans.
Froneman draws Presidency fire over US sanctions call
Former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman faces sharp criticism from the Presidency and analysts after advocating for targeted US sanctions against South African officials.