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People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

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Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater says there are many “pleasing aspects from the Q1 2025 operating results. Pictured: Driefontein Mine. (Image: Sibanye-Stillwater)

Sibanye-Stillwater Q1 2025 operating results "pleasing"

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Gemfields' Montepuez ruby mine invaded by illegal miners

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14 Oct 2025

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7 Oct 2025

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Nationwide strike in Nigeria threatens oil supply after mass layoffs at Dangote refinery

Isaac Anyaogu 30 Sep 2025

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ExxonMobil seeks security guarantees for massive Mozambique LNG project

30 Sep 2025

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Fuel market relief as Nigeria's Dangote refinery resumes naira sales

29 Sep 2025

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The next diamond power player? Angola bids for stake in De Beers

25 Sep 2025

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US peace deal doesn't mean Congo minerals up for grabs

Doyinsola Oladipo 23 Sep 2025

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Congo shakes up global cobalt supply with export quotas

22 Sep 2025

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African countries unite to boost petroleum investment

Isaac Anyaogu 19 Sep 2025

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John Mukum Mbaku 12 Sep 2025

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Republic of Congo grants TotalEnergies exploration permit

1 Sep 2025

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WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

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Uganda launches major Chinese-backed gold mine to boost economy

18 Aug 2025

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Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

15 Aug 2025

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

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7 Aug 2025

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6 Aug 2025

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Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Richard Cox as its chief regional officer of the Southern African region. Image credit: Sibanye-Stillwater.

Sibanye-Stillwater names Richard Cox as chief regional officer of Southern Africa

25 Jul 2025

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Angola boosts oil output by 60,000 bpd

24 Jul 2025

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Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea

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21 Jul 2025

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