Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

South32 begins a phased restart of Gemco after cyclone damage, while aluminium and copper outputs rise and debt significantly decreases

Endeavour Mining aims for 200,000 ounces of gold production annually from its Lafigue mine in Ivory Coast, boosting the country’s mining sector

Iron ore prices tumble as China’s property market measures fail to boost steel demand, with analysts predicting a slow recovery in construction

Africa is pivotal in the global energy shift, producing critical minerals like cobalt and copper, essential for the transition to clean electricity

Eramet cuts 2024 production targets for manganese and nickel at its Gabon and Indonesia mines, citing market downturns and regulatory challenges

Gold prices could reach $3,000/oz in 2025, but silver and PGMs face risks from economic challenges and electric vehicle adoption

KEY POINTS Top companies are expanding mining operations across Africa’s resource-rich regions. The global energy transition is driving demand for critical minerals. …

Mantengu Mining acquires Blue Ridge Platinum Mine and resumes operations, ensuring community and employee equity participation under a phased investment strategy

Newmont sells Akyem mine in Ghana to Zijin Mining for $1 billion, while maintaining focus on its Ahafo North project

Mali is seeking $512 million in back taxes from Barrick Gold, following an audit aimed at increasing mining revenues