December 19, 2025 Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks The fund suspended the central African nation’s three-year $553 million extended fund facility after a coup in August 2023.
December 18, 2025 Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza.
December 18, 2025 Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.
December 18, 2025 BHP hit with $253M UK legal costs demand UK court battle shifts to costs as BHP challenges a massive interim payment request ahead of a record-setting damages trial.
December 17, 2025 Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax A royalty rate of 5% would continue to apply for gold prices between $1,200 and $5,000 per ounce, according to the revised budget bill.
December 16, 2025 Swift Anglo-Teck merger approval shows Canada’s pro-business shift, dealmakers say The rapid approval signals a significant shift in Ottawa's approach to foreign takeovers, particularly in the sensitive critical minerals sector.
December 16, 2025 Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.
December 16, 2025 Chinese court sentences 27 people for smuggling antimony ingots The case involved the smuggling of more than 166 metric tons of antimony, of which Chinese customs seized more than 96 tons.
December 16, 2025 Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.
December 16, 2025 Canada clears way for $53B Anglo-Teck merger Legally binding investment pledges and a Vancouver HQ helped secure Ottawa’s approval for the landmark mining merger.
Eldorado lifts Amex stake to 27% as Sprott sells Amex is advancing its Perron and Perron West projects near Normétal in the Abitibi region of Quebec. December 20, 2025 | 10:53 am
