Latest African Mining News

Askari Metals has completed its acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, gaining a strategic foothold in a prolific gold-copper belt. With active exploration underway and strong financial backing, the company is poised to accelerate resource development.

West African Resources is advancing negotiations with the Burkina Faso Government over equity interests in its Kiaka gold project, proposing alternatives to direct government ownership to boost national benefits without diluting shareholder value.

Robex Resources has filed a management information circular ahead of a December 15 shareholder vote on a proposed acquisition by Predictive Discovery. The deal promises to create a West African gold mining powerhouse.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Midas Minerals has achieved a key milestone in acquiring the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia and commenced drilling at the nearby South Otavi Project, backed by a fresh $11.5 million capital raise.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift project with fresh leadership, a successful equity raise, and a strategic pivot towards higher-margin concentrate production alongside direct shipping ore.

eMetals Limited has progressed its exploration at the Busia Gold Project in Uganda, initiating a second phase of soil sampling to better define a significant gold anomaly. The company ends the quarter with a solid cash position following strategic asset sales.

First Au Limited accelerates exploration at its Gimlet and Nimba gold projects through innovative drill-for-equity agreements and diamond drilling, while progressing a strategic divestment of its Victorian assets.

Southern Palladium has cleared major regulatory hurdles and confirmed robust economics for its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, supported by a $20 million capital raise to fund next-stage development.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have announced a merger of equals, creating a major mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production expected to exceed 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.