No regrets for high-riding Froneman
SIBANYE-Stillwater, created in 2013 as a spin-off of Gold Fields' South African assets, has always been defined by its founding CEO, Neal Froneman, a...
Sibanye-Stillwater’s Stewart eyes return to dividend
AS incoming Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart steps into the massive mining boots of Neal Froneman, dividends are on his mind - and no doubt...
Sibanye-Stillwater earnings knocked by impairments
Sibanye-Stillwater's interim headline earnings surged 19-fold to 190 SA cents per share, driven by higher prices and cost containment, and the company said it...
US imposes sanctions over illegal Congo mining
THE US has imposed sanctions on an armed militia and three companies for their involvement in illegal mineral extraction and violence in the Democratic...
CATL mine closure triggers lithium market rally
LITHIUM markets surged on Monday following Contemporary Amperex Technology's decision to suspend operations at its major Chinese mine, raising concerns about potential government intervention...
Ramaphosa offered Rainbow Rare Earths project to US
SOUTH Africa is not blessed with large reserves of the world’s minerals du jour, rare earths. So when President Cyril Ramaphosa offered supplies of...
Glencore expects substantial unsold cobalt amid Congo ban
GLENCORE said a significant portion of its cobalt would remain unsold in 2025 owing to the Democratic Republic of Congo's extended export suspension of...
Mantashe clashes with Froneman over attracting US investment
SOUTH African mines minister Gwede Mantashe rejected a business proposal offering the United States access to Africa's critical minerals, citing concerns that Sibanye Stillwater...
Mozambique graphite shipments restart after election violence
AUSTRALIAN mining firm Syrah Resources has resumed operations at its Mozambican graphite facility following months of disruption caused by post-election unrest, said Bloomberg News...
Zimbabwe lithium exports surge despite weak prices
ZIMBABWE'S spodumene concentrate exports jumped 30% in the first half of 2025 despite weak global lithium prices, said Reuters citing official statistics.
Africa's top lithium...