September 20, 2016 Lundin’s agonizing Congo decision Toronto miner has first dibs on controlling share of Tenke Fungurume which if contemplated expansion goes ahead would catapult mine into global top 5.
July 25, 2016 China snaps up $4.5bn worth of overseas mining assets in just six months Most of them have been after existing operations and companies, rather than trying to build mines from scratch.
July 22, 2016 Fresh wave of Chinese firms to go after Congo’s riches — report Faced with declining domestic production, China's top copper company — Minmetals — said earlier this year that the "only solution” was going overseas, and many are following its steps.
July 20, 2016 Metals and mining rally has staying power Industrial metals are now all trading above their 100-day moving averages and most are no longer in backwardation.
July 5, 2016 Illegal gold trade in Congo still benefiting armed groups, foreign companies Illegally acquired and exported gold from the mineral-rich eastern Congo keeps filling the pockets of some foreign companies as well as armed groups, a new report shows.
June 3, 2016 Tutankhamun had a dagger made of iron from meteorite Scientists say the high manufacturing quality of the blade in comparison with other simple-shaped artefacts suggests a significant mastery of iron working in the Egyptian boy king's time.
May 13, 2016 Report highlights progress against child labour in mining in Congo International development nonprofit Pact released Friday a report detailing the progress of efforts to address child labour in mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
April 18, 2016 Fortune Minerals announces appointment of former Minister David Ramsay to the Board of Directors Rebuilding team for NICO development as public highway to Whati & cobalt market advance
April 7, 2016 Illegal mining in Congo wiping out gorilla populations Fewer than 3,800 Grauer gorillas still live in the wild, down from 17,000 in 1998 due mainly to illegal mining for coltan and other minerals, a report shows.
March 21, 2016 The richest and poorest countries in the world The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
