International - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Indian Govt Challenges Vedanta’s Four-Way Demerger Over Dues Concerns 1

India Objects to Vedanta’s Demerger Plan, Citing Risks to Dues Recovery The Indian Government has raised objections to mining giant Vedanta’s planned restructuring into four separate listed entities, warning that the move could hinder its ability to recover outstanding dues, according to a report by CNBC-TV18. During a hearing at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), government representatives alleged that Vedanta altered its demerger scheme after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The NCLT, which adjudicates corporate disputes, has not yet released official details of… Read More Here

Sandvik Secures $41M Equipment Order for Khoemacau Copper Mine Expansion in Botswana

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Wins Major Mining Equipment Contract for Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana Mining solutions provider Sandvik has landed a significant order from JCHX Mining Management, a Chinese mining contractor, to supply underground equipment for MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana. The order, valued at around SEK 450 million (≈ $41 million), includes loaders, trucks, and drills, along with digital monitoring systems such as Sandvik’s remote monitoring service. Deliveries are set to begin in Q3 2025 and continue through Q2 2026. The deal follows JCHX’s recent five-year underground mining contract… Read More Here

International Corporate News Tin

Andrada Mining Ramps Up Tin Output with New Jig Plant and Stronger FY2026 Outlook

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining Boosts Tin Production at Uis, Commissions New Jig Plant to Double Output Andrada Mining has reported higher tin shipments and steady operational progress in FY2025, positioning its Uis operation in Namibia for stronger growth as new capacity comes online. The company shipped 59 tin consignments, up from 53 in FY2024, supported by increased throughput and plant efficiency. Construction of a modular jig plant was completed on time and on budget, with commissioning beginning in August 2025. The facility is expected to create a pathway for a near-term doubling… Read More Here

International Battery Metals Partnership

Canada and Germany Deepen Critical Minerals and Energy Partnership with New Joint Declaration

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Canada and Germany Sign Agreement to Secure Critical Minerals, Hydrogen Trade and Energy Supply Chains BERLIN – Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on critical minerals and energy cooperation on Tuesday, strengthening ties between the two countries as demand surges for materials vital to electric vehicles, clean energy, and advanced technologies. The agreement, announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to Germany, commits both countries to securing supply chains, expanding R&D collaboration, and co-funding projects across industries such as defence, aerospace, and clean energy. “Canada has immense potential… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Asante Gold Secures $500M Financing to Boost Bibiani and Chirano Mines in Ghana

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Asante Gold Raises $500 Million to Expand Ghana Operations and Target 500,000 oz Annual Output by 2028 Canada’s Asante Gold has finalized a $500-million financing package to accelerate the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana, the company announced on Monday. The package includes net proceeds from a $125-million second utilization under its $150-million senior debt facility. A first drawdown of $5 million was completed on August 14, while a $20-million revolving credit facility is now fully available. “Closing this financing is transformative for Asante,”… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Sibanye-Stillwater Reports Strong First-Half 2025 Results with Profitability Boost from S45X Credits

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Sibanye-Stillwater Delivers R15.1bn EBITDA and Turns Corner with S45X Credits Amid Strong PGM and Gold Prices Sibanye-Stillwater has posted significantly improved results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with all operations—except South African gold—remaining on track to meet production and cost guidance for the full year. The group highlighted stronger profitability, effective restructuring, and the impact of US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) credits as key drivers of performance. The company reduced its basic loss to R3.6 billion, a R3.7 billion improvement year-on-year, while delivering headline earnings of R5.4… Read More Here

International Corporate News Oil & Gas Petroleum

Dangote Refinery Reshapes West and Central Africa’s Fuel Market

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Dangote Refinery Ends Nigeria’s Fuel Import Dependence, Boosts Exports Across Africa and Beyond The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as a game-changer in West and Central Africa’s energy landscape, ending decades of dependence on imported petroleum products and positioning Nigeria as a net exporter of refined fuels. With a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the refinery is the largest in Africa and has rapidly transformed regional trade flows. Since operations began, it has produced substantial volumes of diesel, gasoil, jet fuel, and petrol, meeting Nigeria’s domestic demand while… Read More Here

International Economy Gold

Burkina Faso Boosts Mining Revenues as Govt Raises Equity in West African Resources to 15%

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Burkina Faso Increases Stake in West African Resources’ Gold Projects Under New Mining Code Burkina Faso’s largest gold producer and one of its biggest foreign investors, West African Resources (WAF), has implemented the revised 2024 mining code, raising the government’s free carried equity in its gold projects from 10% to 15%. The adjustment was confirmed in WAF’s interim financial report for the first half of 2025. WAF executive chairman Richard Hyde said the equity transfer was finalized in July and August across its three key projects: Sanbrado (Somisa), Kiaka, and… Read More Here

Diamond International

Angola Surpasses Botswana in Diamond Production Value After 20 Years of Dominance

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Angola Overtakes Botswana as World’s Top Diamond Producer for First Time in Two Decades For the first time in 20 years, Botswana has lost its crown as the world’s leading diamond producer by value, with Angola edging ahead in 2024, according to data from the Kimberley Process (KP). Botswana’s diamond output fell sharply to 18.13 million carats worth US$1.36 billion in 2024, down 27.8% in volume and 58.6% in value from the previous year. By contrast, Angola produced 14.03 million carats valued at US$1.41 billion, a 43.8% increase in volume,… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Glencore-Sibanye Deal for Chrome Recovery Plants Cleared by Competition Commission

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Competition Commission Approves Glencore-Sibanye Acquisition of South African Chrome Recovery Plants The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of certain chrome recovery plants (CRPs) by Glencore Operations South Africa (GOSA) on behalf of the Glencore-Merafe pooling and sharing venture (PSV) and Sibanye-Stillwater, without any conditions. Sibanye-Stillwater owns and operates multiple CRPs at its South African platinum group metals mining operations, while GOSA also controls a number of CRPs. The parties announced in February that the PSV would operate both Sibanye-Stillwater’s and GOSA’s CRPs to leverage… Read More Here