Latest African Mining News

Castle Minerals has secured a 90% stake in Mineralis Ltd, gaining access to seven gold exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire, complemented by a $3.3 million capital raise and a refreshed leadership team focused on West African growth.

Askari Metals has completed technical due diligence on its Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, clearing a key hurdle ahead of acquisition settlement and setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns.

MAC Copper has sent out its Scheme Circular detailing the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, setting the stage for shareholder votes on August 29, 2025. The MAC board unanimously recommends approval in the absence of a superior offer.

Askari Metals has marked a pivotal quarter with strategic acquisitions in Ethiopia’s gold and copper sectors and advanced polymetallic exploration in Namibia, while securing fresh capital to fuel its African growth ambitions.

Theta Gold Mines secures a pivotal US$35 million loan facility and board approval to mine, marking significant progress in the development of its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Lycopodium Limited has won a significant A$48 million EPCM contract from Perseus Mining to develop the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania, marking a third major collaboration between the two companies. The project aims for first gold production by early 2027.

Tyranna Resources has completed initial steps to acquire a majority interest in Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project, complementing ongoing lithium exploration at Namibe. The company is poised to restart mining activities dormant since the 1960s, backed by a solid cash position and strategic regional assets.

Wia Gold Limited has reported a substantial 38% increase in its Kokoseb Gold Project resource to 2.93 million ounces, with a majority now classified as Indicated, underpinning ongoing scoping study progress and further exploration in Namibia and Côte d’Ivoire.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has provided a comprehensive update on its Transvaal Gold Mining Estates project, targeting first gold production by early 2027 with a robust feasibility study and secured cornerstone funding.

Askari Metals has identified significant high-grade copper mineralisation in historic drilling at its newly acquired Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia, revealing promising exploration upside in a prolific mineral belt.

West African Resources has achieved its first gold pour at the Kiaka project while maintaining solid production at Sanbrado, positioning the company well to meet its 2025 targets.