October 1, 2025

Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals

A Congolese firm under US sanctions has won a court ruling that could strengthen its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts.

September 30, 2025

Giant sinkhole in Chilean mining town haunts residents, three years on

Residents in the mining town of Tierra Amarilla are hopeful that a new court ruling will allay their fears.

September 30, 2025

Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations

Chile's environmental regulator said Albemarle exceeded its approved water extraction limits in the Atacama desert.

September 25, 2025

Barclays warns mining earnings could fall 25% from nature-related risks

The bank analyzed 250 operational mines linked to 30 mining clients.

September 25, 2025

Gold Fields kicks off $1.1B sale of stake in Northern Star

Gold Fields gained the holding via its $2.4B takeover of Gold Road Resources, which received shareholder approval this week.

September 24, 2025

Aris Mining reports safe recovery of all workers at Colombia mine

Of the 23 workers trapped, five were Aris employees who were conducting a routine monthly review of mine operations.

September 23, 2025

Ghana study warns of hazardous toxin levels linked to mining as artisanal gold output soars

Soil readings in some areas have reached 134 times amounts deemed to be safe, a government-backed study has found.

September 22, 2025

Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners

The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.

September 19, 2025

Switzerland probes trader over alleged sanctioned Russian gold dealings

Sanctions on Russian gold were imposed by Switzerland in August 2022, aligning it with the European Union's sanctions.

September 17, 2025

Director of Brazilian mining agency arrested in $300M corruption probe

Authorities say bribes enabled illegal iron ore mining in protected areas.