October 28, 2025

Colombia to buy gold from small miners to curb illegal trade

Government agencies including the tax and mining authorities will coordinate the effort starting in November.

October 27, 2025

Rio Tinto launches corruption inquiry at Oyu Tolgoi

Rio plans to make Oyu Tolgoi the world’s fourth-largest copper mine by 2030.

October 26, 2025

Namibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry

Resource-rich Namibia is aiming for its first crude oil production by 2030.

October 24, 2025

Trilogy Metals jumps as US reinstates Alaska road permits

The Ambler road is seen as vital infrastructure to unlock one of the richest undeveloped copper regions in the world.

October 23, 2025

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine

It also accused the rebels of using Rwandan technicians to extract geological data to resume and expand mining.

October 22, 2025

Colombia deals a blow to AngloGold’s $1.4B copper project

Quebradona aims to produce 1.4M tonnes of copper, 1.4M oz of gold, and 21.6M oz of silver over 20 years.

October 21, 2025

Barrick’s seized Mali mine restarts under state management

Loulo-Gounkoto – which produced 723,000 ounces of gold in 2024 – is one of Barrick’s most important assets.

October 21, 2025

Southern Copper’s $1.8B Tía María mine gets green light

The approval is expected to boost confidence in Peru's mining sector and may unlock stalled developments nationwide.

October 21, 2025

US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit

Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs.

October 20, 2025

Panama will insist on resource ownership in Cobre copper mine talks

For Panama, a reopening of the mine offers the potential for creating thousands of jobs and a boost to the economy.