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South32 warns the Mozal aluminium smelter may shut down in 2026 as power costs soar, booking a $372 million impairment amid stalled …

Zimbabwe’s gold rally triggers record exploration but strains lab capacity, delaying results and prompting calls for urgent testing investment.

South African ferrochrome production drops 27 percent in early 2025 despite rising global demand, as the nation pivots toward unprocessed ore exports.

KEFI Gold and Copper moves closer to full financing for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project as early works conclude in Ethiopia.

Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan to advance Kabanga Nickel in Tanzania, boosting EV battery supply potential.

Merafe Resources warns of prolonged challenges in South Africa’s ferrochrome sector, with policy reforms offering only cautious optimism for recovery.

Police arrest 34 suspects in Northern Cape and Free State during Vala Umgodi operations targeting illegal mining and organised crime.

South Africa mining output rises in June, but mineral sales slump sharply, underscoring the sector’s struggle with weak prices and global demand.

Kumba Iron Ore’s high-grade product is helping cut emissions in steelmaking, while new technology boosts output and extends mine life.

Congo appoints Louis Watum as mines minister, signaling policy stability and possible reforms in the cobalt-rich nation.