January 17, 2025

Zambia looks to UAE and Saudi Arabia to back copper expansion

The African nation aims to increase copper output to a record above 1 million tons this year.

January 17, 2025

GoGold eyes permit for Los Ricos South underground in March

The feasibility study includes a re-engineered 2,000-tonne-per-day underground mine plan.

January 17, 2025

Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market

Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year.

January 16, 2025

Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year

The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves.

January 16, 2025

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.

January 16, 2025

SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw

Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach.

January 16, 2025

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege

Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.

January 16, 2025

Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion

The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.

January 16, 2025

Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance

Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.

January 15, 2025

US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge

The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.