Patriot Lithium expands into Africa by acquiring copper assets
Battery metals explorer Patriot Lithium is broadening its focus by venturing into Africa to secure valuable copper resources that could enhance its portfolio. The Australian...
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Africa’s Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit to highlight rising demand for lithium, cobalt and copper
Demand for energy transition metals like lithium, cobalt and copper is projected to quadruple by 2030, driven by the rapid growth of clean energy technologies,...
Exxaro Resources pursues manganese expansion: A strategic move in South Africa’s mining sector
Exxaro Resources, a leading coal producer in South Africa, is shifting its focus toward manganese mining to diversify its operations. CEO Nombasa Tsengwa has emphasized...
Burkina Faso plans to revoke mining permits from foreign investors amid political shift
Burkina Faso, a prominent gold producer in Africa, is reportedly weighing the option of revoking mining permits held by several foreign companies. In a move...
Zimbabwe softens local processing rules for lithium miners in response to price drop
Zimbabwe has relaxed its local processing requirements for lithium miners, according to a government official, as the industry faces challenges from a significant price drop...
Illegal gold mining in Ghana: Health risks and environmental consequences demand immediate action
Millions in Ghana are grappling with the severe consequences of illegal gold mining, locally referred to as “galamsey.” This practice has resulted in significant environmental...
Barrick Gold and Mali government seek resolution amid mining disputes following employee arrests
Barrick Gold Corp and the Malian government have agreed to seek a resolution to ongoing claims and disputes regarding the Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines,...
Caledonia Mining’s Bilboes project in Zimbabwe poised for major gold production by 2028
A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) reveals that Caledonia Mining’s Bilboes project in Zimbabwe is projected to produce 150,000 ounces of gold annually, a substantial...
Wärtsilä awarded contract for power plant supply at Senegal’s Boto gold mine
Wärtsilä, a global technology group, has secured a contract to supply engines and auxiliary equipment for a new power plant at the Boto gold mine...
Damage to slurry pipeline at Ambatovy nickel project: Incident report and response
Sumitomo Corporation has announced that the slurry pipeline at the Ambatovy Nickel Project in Madagascar was damaged on September 25, 2024, resulting in ore discharge....
