Government reports that a number of illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, have voluntarily surfaced from the disused mine shafts in Stilfontein. According to the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), these individuals have demonstrated the capability to exit…
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal has delivered a landmark decision rejecting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) jurisdictional objections in its ongoing arbitration with Centurion Law Group (CLG). This pivotal ruling allows CLG to move forward with claims…
Sibanye-Stillwater, a leading multinational mining group, has announced a groundbreaking $500 million (R8.8 billion) streaming agreement with Franco-Nevada Corporation. This innovative financing deal secures future streams of gold and platinum from Sibanye-Stillwater’s Marikana, Kroondal, and Rustenburg operations. According to Neal…
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD, TSX: ABX) has initiated arbitration proceedings against the State of Mali over a dispute regarding its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex. Operating entities Société des Mines de Loulo SA and Société des Mines de Gounkoto SA have…
On December 10, 2024, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle met with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa in Kinshasa to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the country’s economic and social development. With over 17,000 employees, Glencore has been…
Ivanhoe Mines has achieved a historic milestone with the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), producing a record 45,019 tonnes of copper in November 2024. This achievement highlights the rapid progress in the ramp-up of…
In October 2024, the Kamoa-Kakula mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching a record monthly production of 41,800 tons of copper concentrate and a record milling of 1.2 million tons of ore. This…
The Kipushi Mine, renowned for its ultra-high-grade zinc, copper, lead, and germanium reserves, officially reopened on November 17, 2024, following a grand ceremony led by President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This milestone event brought…
In a dramatic turn of events, Barrick Gold Corporation, a cornerstone of Mali’s gold mining sector, finds itself entangled in a high-stakes legal and diplomatic dispute. Four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex have been detained by Malian authorities, charged…
In an unprecedented move, the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, set to take place from February 3–6 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, will spotlight the voices of indigenous peoples and mining communities. This marks a transformative shift…
