September 12, 2025

MMG’s $500M nickel deal with Anglo American faces EU doubts 

The miner confirmed that EU antitrust officials raised concerns about its Chinese ownership but is confident the deal will clear.

September 11, 2025

Canada launches fast-track reviews for major mines and energy projects

McIlvenna Bay and Red Chris among first five projects to move under Ottawa’s new framework.

September 11, 2025

ERG settles with Gecamines over DRC Swanmines project

The dispute had led to the development of some copper and cobalt deposits in Congo being suspended.

September 11, 2025

GoviEx Uranium, Niger pause Madaouela dispute

While the two sides are willing to find a solution, the extension doesn’t guarantee the talks will lead to a definitive agreement, GoviEx said.

September 10, 2025

Policy is the new geology, panel hears

The single biggest driver of returns now isn’t what’s in the rock, it’s what’s on the books, a panel heard at the Precious Metals Summit

September 10, 2025

Zambia backs Chinese mine’s assessment in acid spill disaster

Government refuted an independent estimate of how much toxic acid spilled from a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February.

September 10, 2025

Panama to weigh First Quantum copper mine restart by early 2026

Dialogue with the company will start after an upcoming audit is completed, Commerce Minister Julio Moltó said.

September 5, 2025

Savannah disputes claims Portugal hid Barroso mine data

Two public bodies named in a UN report clarified their stance, stating all mine licensing steps adhered to Portuguese law.

September 5, 2025

Burkina Faso seeks to ease worries around mining stake plans

Government said its request for a bigger stake in West African Resources' Kiaka gold mine is an option, not a mandate.

September 4, 2025

Congolese women turn to mining for survival after rebel attacks

In Congo, mining is traditionally dominated by men, but women are often driven to undertake the back-breaking work to survive.