US firm inks pact to build $1.5 billion power line to Congo mines The 720-mile (1,160-kilometer) project will deliver 1,200 megawatts of electricity to Congo’s main mining region. Bloomberg News | October 15, 2025 | 9:26 am
Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension In 2021, Namibia cut its royalty rate from 10% to 5% until 2025 to help Namdeb extend its land-based operations to 2042. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 9:10 am
US judge set to approve Rio Tinto’s $139M Mongolia mine settlement The lawsuit relates to Rio's $7 billion underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 8:59 am
Copper Mark to unify ESG standards for metal producers The organization is moving to develop a single mining standard across various metal supply chains and form a new board with wider representation. Blair McBride | October 15, 2025 | 8:53 am
Allied Gold surges on lower costs, production outlook Allied Gold jumped as much as 7% to a new all-time high in Toronto. Staff Writer | October 15, 2025 | 8:48 am
Fortuna soars on fast repay plan for Senegal gold project The study shows an after‑tax net present value of $563 million, an internal rate of return of 72% and a payback of about 0.8 years. Frédéric Tomesco | October 15, 2025 | 8:30 am
Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November A clause in the previous deal, which prevented ODC from directly competing with De Beers on contract sales, has fallen away. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 8:21 am
Gold price surges above $4,200 for new record With Wednesday's gains, bullion has now risen 58% this year. Staff Writer | October 15, 2025 | 8:12 am
Indonesia president sees country’s tin output back to normal in 2026 The world's second largest producer should see tin output return to normal in 2026, President Subianto said on Wednesday. Reuters | October 15, 2025 | 7:25 am