Mining
Zimbabwe
Platinum Deficit Forecast for 2023 Reaches Record High, Signalling Opportunities for Zimbabwe
This presents a unique opportunity for countries like Zimbabwe, which has seen a slight increase in platinum supply amid challenges faced by other major producers. Zimbabwe exports nickel mattes large
Sep 06, 2023
South Africa
Sibanye-Stillwater Faces Challenges Amidst Turbulent Economic Environment
The company's US PGM operations faced challenges due to a shaft incident and critical skills shortages, which affected productivity and unit costs. The global autocatalyst recycling industry also expe
Aug 29, 2023Botswana
Lucara Diamond's Latest 1,080-Carat Discovery Boosts Botswana's Diamond Revenue Prospects
The 1,080.1 carat diamond, measuring an impressive 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2mm, is a Type IIa top white gem of exceptional quality. Discovered in the Coarse XRT unit at Karowe, the diamond was obtained throu
Aug 09, 2023The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe
In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M
Jun 05, 2023Patchwork Power Solution Provides Fragile Respite as Hwange Unit 7 Joins National Grid
Zimbabwe’s Hwange Power Station Unit 7 has been officially integrated into the national power grid, adding 300MW of electricity generation capacity. This milestone comes after the power plant successf
May 29, 2023