Exploration & Development

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

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. …

Mining giant Rio Tinto and UK-based Green Lithium are joining forces to create an end-to-end lithium supply chain for the UK and …

A new report reveals that major copper discoveries are declining as the industry focuses on expanding old deposits instead of exploring new …

Balancing mining development and environmental conservation in Africa remains a key challenge. Sustainable practices are crucial to protecting biodiversity while driving growth.

Zijin Mining plans to expand the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in Congo to 1 million tons annually, aiming to rival the world’s largest …