February 5, 2026 Resolute secures permit for Doropo gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire Doropo targets 169,000 ounces of gold a year at $1,406/oz AISC over 13 years, with operations starting in 2028.
February 3, 2026 Regis revives McPhillamys after gold rally, dam rethink A redesigned waste plan and surging gold prices give Regis fresh momentum on a NSW mine long stalled by federal intervention.
February 3, 2026 Glencore hints at 2027 closure for Horne smelter absent deal The regulatory framework needed to justify the planned investments is “not sufficiently in place,” Glencore said.
February 3, 2026 Sigma Lithium’s waste piles offer no ‘imminent risk’, says Brazil’s mining regulator The piles were shut down by labor inspectors who warned of a "grave and imminent risk" to workers and the local community.
February 3, 2026 Congo fighting drove spike in insurance costs, squeezing miners, insurer says Political violence insurance premiums in Democratic Republic of Congo jumped as much as tenfold last year.
February 3, 2026 Indonesia gold mine investors can appeal takeover, minister says The Martabe mine has been caught up in a broader crackdown following floods and landslides in Sumatra.
February 3, 2026 Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime Africa's top gold producer wants to replace its flat royalty rate with a sliding system of 5%–12% to capture more value as prices surge.
February 3, 2026 Skeena clears final permit for Eskay Creek mine restart Approval unlocks construction planning, with operations targeted for 2027 and major jobs and revenue gains projected.
February 3, 2026 Zimbabwe court rules Impala Platinum not liable for royalty The court sided with the miner, stating no royalty rate was set for products from June 2018 to December 2021.
February 3, 2026 Serabi Gold keeps mines running after fatal accidents The Brazil-focused miner faces investigations and a safety review following two underground deaths at its Palito and Coringa sites.
Australian lithium miner PLS Group signs supply deal with China’s Canmax Company has signed an offtake deal to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate for two year. February 09, 2026 | 01:46 pm