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Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6bn diamond project launch

Published: 29 May 24

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday called synthetic gems a threat to the country's economic lifeblood, as the government readies to launch a $6-billion project to extend the life of its flagship Jwaneng diamond mine. The natural diamond market has struggled in the past two years due to rising consumer demand for cheaper lab-grown diamonds, coupled with global macroeconomic volatility.

Glencore to consult investors on coal spinoff after Teck deal

Published: 29 May 24

Glencore will start consulting with shareholders on the future of its coal business as soon as its deal to buy Teck Resources’ mines closes later this year. Crucially, Glencore said that should the majority of shareholders support keeping its coal mines, the company will not proceed with a vote.

BHP walks away from $49bn pursuit of mining rival Anglo

Published: 29 May 24

Mining group BHP Group on Wednesday walked away from its $49-billion plan to take over rival Anglo American, which rejected a last-ditch request for more time, ending for now its six-week pursuit. BHP's aim was to secure Anglo's prized copper assets in Latin America and increase access to a metal central to the global shift towards clean energy and electric vehicles. But the structure of BHP's deal, which required Anglo to unbundle its South African platinum and iron ore businesses, was a major reason for its collapse.

Botswana wants quick separation of De Beers from Anglo, President says

Published: 29 May 24

Botswana is hoping for a quick separation of De Beers from the Anglo American group before the UK-listed diversified mining giant is exposed to a possible hostile takeover, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on Wednesday. Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value, is finalising a new ten-year gem sales deal agreed last June with De Beers. The two parties had agreed to finalise the deal by June 28 this year, but the proposed takeover of Anglo by the BHP Group BHP.AX has brought uncertainty to the sales agreement.

Anglo American digs in its heels, denies BHP's extension request

Published: 29 May 24

Diversified miner Anglo American on Wednesday denied BHP’s request for more time to engage on a proposed takeover transaction, stating that its fundamental concerns regarding the $49-billion proposal remain unchanged. With time running out, BHP now only has until 16:00 GMT to announce a firm intention to make an offer for Anglo, or walk away for six months.

BHP seeks extension as crunch time for $49bn Anglo bid approaches

Published: 29 May 24

BHP Group on Wednesday asked for more time to try to win over takeover target Anglo American, hours before a deadline for the world's biggest miner to firm up its $49-billion offer for its smaller rival. Anglo has rejected three proposals from BHP but last week agreed to a one-week extension to a deadline from Britain's takeover watchdog for BHP to make a formal offer or walk away.

Indonesia buying record amounts of Philippine nickel ore due to quota delays, sources say

Published: 29 May 24

Top nickel producer Indonesia has bought record volumes of nickel ore from the Philippines since April as smelter demand increases, while delays by Jakarta in issuing mining quotas and heavy rains have hurt local supply, people familiar with the matter said. Indonesia's nickel ore imports from the country likely hit around 500 000 metric tons in April and will again in May, more than double March volumes, two local smelters and a trader told Reuters.

Thunderbird shifts focus to high-potential Canadian uranium, drops lithium

Published: 29 May 24

Exploration company Thunderbird Resources on Wednesday announced its decision to concentrate all efforts on the high-potential uranium assets in Canada’s Athabasca basin, following a strategic review of its project portfolio. The review highlighted a compelling case for prioritising uranium, leading Thunderbird to discontinue its lithium ventures in Ontario.

Kizito Pakabomba was appointed to oversee the Mines Ministry and Congo's globally significant reserves of coltan, copper and other minerals.

DR Congo names new government after months of delay

Published: 29 May 24

Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed a new government, spokesperson Tina Salama said in the early hours of Wednesday, ending an impasse that has mired the country in political uncertainty for months. President Felix Tshisekedi won a second term after elections in late 2023 that also handed his Sacred Union coalition a large majority in parliament. But internal jostling for jobs has delayed the formation of a new cabinet of ministers.

China’s silver imports set to jump as solar demand lifts prices

Published: 29 May 24

Chinese silver imports could surge in coming weeks, as traders take advantage of a jump in demand that’s taken prices well above the international market. Silver’s in a sweet spot because of its dual uses as an industrial metal and a financial asset. It’s an important material in solar panels, which China continues to build in vast quantities, and it’s also a cheaper alternative to gold, which is setting its own records on price led by Chinese demand.