May 7, 2025

Column: After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa

The United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

April 17, 2025

Blackwater founder and Trump ally strikes mineral security deal with Congo

The initiative aligns with a broader minerals-for-security deal being negotiated between the DRC and the Trump administration.

April 17, 2025

Alphamin cuts 2025 tin guidance amid Congo conflict disruptions

Operations resumed this week at the Bisie mine, which accounts for about 6% of global tin supply.

April 16, 2025

Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies

According to a government document, a flat levy of 10% on nickel ore production will be replaced with taxes varying from 14% to 19%.

April 9, 2025

Alphamin to resume Congo tin mine, shares rally

Alphamin said the insurgents have now withdrawn eastward, and the company will initiate a phased resumption of operations.

April 8, 2025

US envoy sees Alphamin reopening Congo tin mine as rebels depart

Alphamin halted mining last month at its Bisie mine to protect its employees as M23 rebels neared the site.

April 4, 2025

Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast

The flagship Port Klang smelter can produce 60,000 tonnes of tin metal a year, according to the company.

April 3, 2025

Myanmar’s tin-rich Wa State delays mining resumption meeting after earthquake

A tin trader said it was difficult to predict when operations could resume.

March 28, 2025

Tin prices jump after earthquake hits Myanmar

Myanmar is the world's third-largest tin producer and a dominant supplier to China.

March 21, 2025

US-Congo minerals, security talks in early stages, minister says

President Felix Tshisekedi has dangled his country’s resources as a way to attract support from US President Donald Trump’s administration.