Africa’s lithium output to almost triple this year, says Benchmark Intelligence
In 2023, the region contributed 4% to global lithium production, but this year it’s expected to reach 10%.
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Hummingbird nears production at Guinea gold mine
Shares in Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) rose on Tuesday after the Africa-focused miner said its talks with the main contractor at its Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea are progressing, adding…
Study hints Predictive Discovery’s Bankan project could be Guinea’s ‘largest gold mine’
A prefeasibility study for Predictive Discovery’s (ASX: PDI) Bankan gold project in Guinea gives it a net present value more than US$210 million higher than its capital costs. The Bankan…
Aurous Resources eyes fivefold gold production increase, NASDAQ listing
Privately held South African gold producer Aurous Resources is pursuing a NASDAQ listing to fund a fivefold expansion of its operations on the storied Witwatersrand gold field of South Africa,…
Russian mercenary Wagner theatens to control Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine in Mali, reports say
According to The Globe and Mail, there are reports suggesting that the regime may be aiming to expropriate the mining complex.
Video: Resource Capital Funds partner on how juniors can survive the capital crunch
Private equity brings countercyclical investment strategies that can be a lifeline for junior explorers and miners in a down market, Resource Capital Funds partner and head of credit David Halkyard…
Uranium snapshot: Eight companies hunting for the energy metal
Nuclear energy is gaining traction as a reliable non-carbon fuel source and as uranium prices have reached historic highs over the last few months. Here’s a list of eight uranium…
Sibanye-Stillwater to axe 4,000 jobs in South African gold mines restructuring
Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW; NYSE: SBSW) says the planned reorganization of its four gold operations in South Africa could lay off 4,022 workers — 3,107 employees and 915 contractors. The company…
Orecorp saga ends as Silvercorp sells stake to Perseus Mining
Canada’s Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM, NYSE: SVM) has officially stepped aside from the race to control Africa-focused gold explorer OreCorp (ASX: ORR), accepting to sell its 15% stake in the company…
Altona Rare Earths strikes copper deal in Botswana
Shares in Altona Rare Earths (LSE: REE) gained more than a third on Tuesday after saying it had inked a deal to acquire the majority of a copper and silver…
Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) has promoted copper executive Bold Baatar to the post of chief commercial officer, in a move deemed by analysts as a clear…
Zimbabwe launches ‘gold-backed’ currency to replace dollar
Zimbabwe said on Friday that it will launch a new currency backed by the country’s gold reserves, the latest move by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to stabilize its fast devaluing currency….