December 10, 2024

Guinea plans sovereign wealth fund backed by iron ore income

The African nation's Simandou mine is expected to start production by the first quarter of 2026.

December 10, 2024

Collapsed wall kills five Kenyan gold miners, local official says

The incident occurred at the Hillo artisanal mine.

December 10, 2024

Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says

Chile's Andes Iron has attempted for years to develop the $2.5 billion Dominga mine project in the Coquimbo region.

December 10, 2024

South32 pulls Mozambique smelter forecast amid unrest

Transport of raw materials to Mozal Aluminum is currently being blocked by Presidential election-related civil unrest.

December 9, 2024

Nippon Steel makes final push to win over US workers

Nippon clarified its spending plans at US mills owned by United States Steel Corp. as part of last-ditch efforts.

December 9, 2024

Anglo American’s El Soldado mine faces charges for environmental breaches in Chile

Anglo subsidiary faces possible revocation of its environmental permit, closure or a fine of over $12 million if it does not address the issues.

December 9, 2024

Jaguar Mining stock plunges after tailings pile slump forces Brazil mine shutdown

Jaguar expects a return to production to be no shorter than one month.

December 9, 2024

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal

The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date.

December 9, 2024

Torex Gold’s ELG underground mine resumes operations following fatalities

The 24-hour standdown at ELG, according to Torex, would not impact its 2024 production guidance.

December 9, 2024

GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute

With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025.