Base Metals

Glencore set to reopen DRC’s Mutanda copper/cobalt mine in 2022

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GLENCORE is to reopen its Mutanda mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next year, said Reuters citing a source with direct knowledge...

South32 builds exposure to in-form aluminium after exercising Mozal rights for...

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SOUTH32 is to increase its stake in the Mozal aluminium facilities in Mozambique to 72.1% after exercising its pre-emptive rights at a cost of...

Alphamin soars on mile wide margins as market recognises tin as...

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SHARES in Alphamin, a tin mining and development company, are up about 81% in the last 30 days on the back of a stream...

Orion granted mining right enabling completion of Okiep Copper feasibility study

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ORION Minerals said the way had been made clear for completion of a bankable feasibility study at its Okiep Copper Project following the grant...

Exxaro draws blank on M&A plans citing “misalignment with criteria”

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EXXARO Resources is being very choosy in its potential merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as it looks to diversify into three key minerals -...

Cobalt as a remedy to vitamin B12 deficiency? You bet

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CONCERNS about the role of artisanal mining, including child labour, in the extraction of cobalt have triggered a scientific scramble to find alternatives to...

Sibanye-Stillwater to decide on fate of nickel refinery, Sandouville

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SIBANYE-Stillwater will next month complete a study that will decide the future of its Sandouville nickel refinery open amid a drastic decline in the metal's...

MOD rejects $63m Sandfire all-paper bid, but keeps door open for...

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MOD Resources has rejected a $63m all-share takeover offer from Sandfire Resources, saying it undervalued the firm and that it had sufficient capital to...

Barrick say sell Lumwana copper mine to Chinese in second half...

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BARRICK Gold was preparing to sell its Lumwana copper/gold mine in Zambia, according to a report by Reuters which cited three sources with knowledge...

Zambia to pass new law handing greater procurement to local companies

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THE Zambian government's interventionist approach to its mining sector was on display after the country's mines minister, Richard Musukwa, was quoted by Reuters as having...