October 28, 2024

Rio Tinto halts Simandou after fatal accident

The contractor's death at the massive iron ore project in Guinea is the fifth fatality at the mining giant’s global operations this year.

October 28, 2024

Diamond-rich Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second term

Botswana will hold a general election on Wednesday with President Mokgweetsi Masisi competing against three challengers for a second term.

October 28, 2024

Osisko acquisition boosts Gold Fields’ growth strategy

The deal makes Gold Fields the sole owner of the key Windfall project in Quebec.

October 27, 2024

Mineral Resources says investigation of founder to finish by next week

The company’s shares slumped 26% last week after reports of undeclared payments linked to its managing director.

October 25, 2024

Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death

The firm said it had opened an investigation into the death.

October 25, 2024

Could seaweed farms become the next generation of mines?

Blue Evolution is working to develop a revolutionary method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from seaweed.

October 25, 2024

Li-FT secures mystery lithium investor

Li-FT Power has Canada’s third-largest hard rock lithium resource.

October 25, 2024

Mali threatens to let Barrick mine permit lapse over dispute

Barrick's Loulo mine permit is currently set to expire in 2026.

October 25, 2024

Informal gold miners block Colombian highways in three provinces

Miners in Santander and Norte de Santander are protesting the government’s plan to declare an area near the Andean wetland as a temporary natural reserve.

October 25, 2024

Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge gains key permit, but legal and political risks loom

“Legal challenges are almost inevitable,” the Australian miner's CEO says.