Congo Copper Exports Rose 10% Last Year as China Drives Output
The Democratic Republic of Congo increased its copper exports by almost 10% last year, cementing its status as the world’s second-largest producer of the...
Hatch Selected by Maaden to Help Develop Saudi Arabia’s Vast Mineral Wealth
Hatch has been selected by Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) as its strategic delivery partner across a number of strategic growth projects, with the...
Mozambique Pushing to Keep South32 Aluminum Smelter Open, Minister Says
Mozambique’s government is doing “everything that is required” to make sure that South32’s Mozal aluminum smelter stays open, mineral resources and energy minister Estevao...
TechMet Plans Additional $200M Raise, Has Africa in Sight
TechMet, a privately held investment vehicle backed by the US, is looking to raise as much as $200 million in additional funding to build...
Mali Creates State-Owned Company to Manage Mining Holdings
Mali will create a state-owned company to manage holdings in mining companies, according to a statement released by the council of ministers.
Other resource-producing countries...
DPM Metals Extends Life of Bulgarian Gold, Copper Mine by 10 Years
DPM Metals said that it has extended the life of its Chelopech gold and copper mine in Bulgaria by 10 years, to 2036, based...
US Backs Altona’s Mozambique Rare Earths Project
Shares in Altona Rare Earths soared after the company said the US government confirmed its intention to support development of its Monte Muambe project in...
Virtus Agrees to Buy Congo Cobalt Miner Amid US Pact
Virtus Minerals Inc has agreed to acquire Chemaf SA, a financially troubled copper and cobalt producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, under a...
Rosh Pinah Zinc Commissions Namibia’s First Paste Backfill Plant
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ), together with Appian Capital Advisory, has announced the commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant, marking a milestone in the African nation’s mining...
Kumba Iron Ore Expects 23% Profit Jump on Higher Prices and Sales Volumes
Kumba Iron Ore said on Thursday it expects its full-year profit to increase by as much as 23%, driven by higher mineral prices and...


















