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Lohum dispatches first Zimbabwe lithium ore
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (276+ words) Lohum Cleantech has dispatched the first tranche of lithium ore from its mining assets in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South Province, marking the start of production at its first overseas mines. The privately held company says the milestone makes it the first…...
Bass confirms new oil discovery at Bunian
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (311+ words) Bass Oil (ASX:BAS) has confirmed a new oil discovery in the M sand reservoir at its Bunian field within the Tangai‑Sukananti KSO in South Sumatra, Indonesia, with initial flow rates reaching 2,400 barrels per day. The M sand flowed…...
Domestic processing and raw mineral export bans reshape African mining industries
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (613+ words) Kenya has just become the latest African nation to clamp down on raw mineral exports, with President William Ruto declaring that the country will no longer ship unprocessed minerals abroad. Ruto has announced a set of measures that will ensure…...
Chilean researchers trial copper-zinc suits on injured penguins
1+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) Researchers in Chile have developed a therapeutic suit containing copper and zinc to help penguins recover faster from injuries. Scientists have tested the suits on five penguins found along Chile’s coast, four of which had sustained wounds believed to have…...
Africa’s first solar-BESS baseload project sets net zero benchmark
1+ week, 4+ day ago (817+ words) Kamoa Copper is a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) (39.6%), Zijin Mining (HKG:2899) (39.6%), Crystal River Global (0.8%), and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (20%). It operates the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, the largest copper mine in Africa. Kamoa…...
South Africa’s golden legacy backs the economy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (485+ words) South Africa has many selling points, including its wildlife, scenic landscapes, and rich history. While these attractions often lead the conversation, many may not realise the significant role mining plays in the country. In South Africa, the mining industry drives…...
Strong rand, high gold prices boost South African juniors
2+ week, 3+ day ago (550+ words) The South African rand continues to trade at a multi-month high, sitting at ZAR15.9925 ($1.40) against the US dollar, up 0.8% from its previous close. On 25 August 2026, the gold spot price hit US$4,676 ($6,509) an ounce, its highest level since mid-May 2026, as reported. The…...
Mine collapse death toll surpasses 100 in Central African Republic
3+ week, 3+ day ago (180+ words) The death toll in the Central African Republic has risen to more than 100, with more critically injured, following the collapse of the artisanal gold mine on 18 August 2026. The death toll is likely to continue to rise, as there are still…...
Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic kills at least 30
3+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) A gold mine in the western Central African Republic has collapsed, killing at least 30 miners, with more people trapped inside. The low-tech, artisanal mine collapsed on the morning of 18 August 2026 in the Abba region of the Nana-Mambéré prefecture, according to…...