February 11, 2025

Barrick and Mali fail to reach deal, talks halted

Mali is asking for a single payment of $197m, while Barrick is proposing a payment plan distributed over time.

February 11, 2025

Column: Beer, not tariffs, will boost US aluminum capacity

If greater aluminum self-sufficiency is the goal, there's a much easier way of achieving it in the form of the humble beer can.

February 11, 2025

Ecuador’s mining future uncertain as socialist party gains traction

Luisa González, a protégé of ex-President Rafael Correa, is capitalizing on public frustration with the economy and gang violence.

February 10, 2025

Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade

The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.

February 9, 2025

Mali’s gold production plunges 23% in 2024

The government's conflict with mining companies could be the reason for the lower output, an official says.

February 7, 2025

Copper production from Chile rose nearly 5% last year

Production from BHP's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, increased 51% in December.

February 7, 2025

Bolivia defends central bank gold buying against laundering accusations

The bank has met all traceability requirements, allowing it to purchase and refine more than 18 metric tons since May 2023.

February 7, 2025

China’s central bank buys more gold as prices hit record

Gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China rose for a third straight month in January.

February 7, 2025

Anglo American nears De Beers spinoff

Botswana, which holds a 15% stake in De Beers valued at $2.5 billion, is considering increasing its stake in the diamond miner.

February 6, 2025

Tungsten miner says clients in shock as China chokes supply

China accounts for about 80% of the world’s tungsten output.