Ivanhoe Mines has reported a robust second quarter (Q2) 2025 performance, anchored by a profit of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $123 million, with $128 million attributable to the Kamoa-Kakula copper joint venture. The company now holds a commanding…
As a coalition of more than fifteen strategic lithium projects including Rio Tinto’s Jadar, Fortum Hydromet Harjavalta, and RockTech Lithium’s Guben converter sends a formal letter to the European Commission, concerns are mounting: regulatory uncertainty is stifling investment and jeopardizing…
Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW, NYSE: SBSW) has signed a transformative purchase agreement to acquire Metallix Refining for a cash consideration of US$82 million, representing a total enterprise value of US$105 million. Metallix, a seasoned player in the recycled precious metals space,…
Picture@KICO A new phase in South Africa’s mining legacy is unfolding as the Gauteng Department of Health, in partnership with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD), launches Phase Two of the Ex-Mine Workers Social Security Benefits Programme. The rollout…
The $2 billion Super Pit Expansion Project at Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana copper mine is officially underway, marking a historic transformation of the site into a Tier One copper-producing powerhouse. Once plagued by high costs and inefficiency in 2019, Lumwana…
There is a revolution simmering in Africa’s mining sector not from deep below the ground, but from classrooms, laboratories, and convention centers. Fresh young blood is rising to the top, and it is rewriting the industry’s vision of its own…
In a significant breakthrough for the global copper industry, Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) has successfully resumed underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula Mine as of June 7, 2025. Following seismic activity reported on May…
Mining drives economies, but it also shapes landscapes and communities especially when it comes to water management. Across Africa, the industry is embracing a new responsibility, recognizing that its impact stretches beyond company gates. With stricter global standards like the…
The Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) has unveiled its 2026 theme: “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships.” This transformative direction emphasizes Africa’s urgent need for collaboration to unlock immense mining opportunities, industrialize key sectors, and drive sustainable economic growth. With…
SRK Consulting (South Africa) is playing a crucial role in Africa’s economic transformation by delivering high-performance, sustainable engineering solutions that align with global standards. With Africa Day on 25 May emphasizing the need for inclusive growth, Andrew van Zyl, managing…
