February 5, 2025

Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments

Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.

February 5, 2025

Harmony Gold reports five deaths at two mines

Three employees died after a collapse at the Joel mine while two died in a separate incident at Doornkop.

February 5, 2025

Ascot faces cash shortage as it delays Premier milling restart

The company is now projecting ore milling to begin in July 2025.

February 5, 2025

Gold demand up 1% in 2024, to remain supported by economic uncertainty, WGC says

Central banks, a major source of gold demand, bought more than 1,000 tons of the metal for the third year in a row.

February 5, 2025

Gold price hits fresh record on haven demand

Bullion rallied as much as 1.4% to exceed $2,882.36 an ounce on Wednesday.

February 5, 2025

Mali’s new mines law needs review to win back investors, gold mine CEOs say

Three gold mining CEOs operating in West Africa said that Mali's new rules render investment and acquisitions uneconomic.

February 4, 2025

Fundraising by junior, intermediate miners at lowest since 2019: S&P

Funds raised by junior and intermediate mining companies dropped by 12% in 2024 to $10.27 billion, its lowest in five years.

February 4, 2025

VIDEO: Canadian miners eye global markets amid US tariff threats

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, addresses immediate concerns and strategies for market diversification.

February 4, 2025

Barminco wins first US mining contract with Nevada Gold Mines

Perenti's underground mining business has signed a A$120 million contract with NGM for the Goldrush project.

February 4, 2025

NGOs ask EU to cancel mineral pact with Rwanda over Congo war

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took the Congolese trading hub of Goma last week, leaving thousands dead and wounded and raising concerns of a regional war.