Debswana to approach capital markets to fund Jwaneng underground project Despite the downturn in the global diamond market, the company is pressing ahead with its plan to prolong the lifespan of its flagship mine to 2054. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:47 am
Niger targets jihadist financing, kills 13 in illegal gold mine raids Niger's army has raided jihadist-controlled informal mining sites in the country's west. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:43 am
Mali hopes Russia partnership will help end raw gold exports Mali's government will establish a state-controlled gold refinery with Russia's Yadran to boost bullion revenue. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:41 am
Ghana lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds Ghana earned $11.6 billion in revenue from gold exports last year. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:38 am
Giyani Metals receives loan interest from US EXIM for Botswana manganese project The funding is part of the US effort to reduce its reliance on critical minerals from China. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:32 am
Gold mining companies in Ghana, Ivory Coast resist tax hikes Miners are refusing to comply with tax increases imposed this year. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 6:37 am
Algeria opens door to larger foreign role in mining projects Algeria’s parliament approved legislation allowing foreign companies to own as much of 80% of mining projects. Bloomberg News | June 16, 2025 | 6:34 am
TMC secures $85M from Korea Zinc to boost deep-sea mining push Deal gives Korea Zinc a 5% stake in TMC, which called the investment key to securing a resilient US supply of critical minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2025 | 5:18 am
MinRes, Ganfeng attempt to keep lithium JV alive Cash injection into Mt Marion comes as MinRes struggles with A$5.8B debt and a market cap that has sunk to A$4.6B. Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 | 4:03 am