Commodities

Kazera’s Deep Blue Minerals confirms plant performance and secures a high-yield diamond block, strengthening its diamond mining expansion plans.

Endiama seeks minority stake in De Beers as Angola expands diamond ambitions, aiming for influence and diversification beyond oil.

Johannesburg rare earths testwork boosts Africa’s role in critical minerals, with Rainbow Rare Earths and Frontier Rare Earths attracting investors.

Surge Copper secures C$4.5m from African Rainbow Minerals, with Patrice Motsepe underscoring copper’s critical role in the energy transition.

South Africa mining output rose 4.4% in July, led by gold, platinum, and coal, but challenges from Eskom and Transnet persist.

KoBold Metals granted seven Congo lithium permits, marking a major step as the country eyes leadership in global clean energy minerals.

MC Mining defends Makhado project compliance, saying permits and environmental approvals are intact despite rising criticism and community concerns.

FQM’s Kansanshi expansion brings $1.25 billion to Zambia, boosting copper output, creating jobs, and strengthening economic growth.

Gold Fields profit triples on record gold prices, prompting a higher dividend and renewed focus on global growth projects.