July 23, 2025 Paladin Energy sinks as FY2026 guidance underwhelms For the 2026 fiscal year, Paladin has set a production guidance of 4-4.4 million lb. U₃O₈, similar to the initial guidance set last year
July 23, 2025 Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say.
July 23, 2025 Zimplats weighs reopening mothballed mine as prices rebound Zimplats took over the Hartley mine when it acquired assets previously owned by BHP in 2001.
July 23, 2025 Gold price drops as trade concerns ease, while silver price rallies Silver has now risen 36% this year, surpassing that of gold.
July 23, 2025 Botswana seeks control of De Beers Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.
July 23, 2025 Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.
July 23, 2025 GRAPHIC: Silver’s hot streak gathers pace; market at highest since 2011 Silver, both a precious and industrial metal, is up 36% this year, outperforming gold.
July 23, 2025 Freeport-McMoRan still waiting for US copper tariff details, CEO says The company reported an adjusted profit of 54 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' average estimate of 45 cents.
July 23, 2025 Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
July 23, 2025 Glencore workers brace for layoffs on looming Mount Isa shutdown In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed it is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
