Mozambique’s president opens Chinese-owned graphite processing plant DH Mining, which started work on the graphite mine in Nipepe in 2014, had invested $200 million on mining and processing facilities. Reuters | January 30, 2026 | 7:21 am
Solidcore sees 37% growth in gold output in 2026 The company's 2025 gold equivalent production was down by 19% year-on-year to 395,000 oz. Reuters | January 30, 2026 | 7:13 am
Polish copper miner KGHM dismisses CEO The change creates uncertainty just as the company was preparing to update its strategy, analyst says. Reuters | January 30, 2026 | 7:10 am
Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence With a population of 300,000, Bougainville has set a deadline of 2027 to achieve independence from Papua New Guinea. Reuters | January 30, 2026 | 7:06 am
Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010. Reuters | January 30, 2026 | 7:04 am
Centerra falls after explosion at Pennsylvania metallurgical facility An uncontrolled mixture of chemicals at Langeloth triggered an uncontained chemical reaction adjacent to the acid plant, Centerra said. Frédéric Tomesco | January 30, 2026 | 6:53 am
Niger attack endangered uranium stockpile near main airport The attack targeted the airport area and adjacent military base that involved gunmen on motorbikes and drone strikes. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2026 | 6:18 am
High metal prices don’t equal more industrial demand: BMO Metals demand in the global industrial economy has been soft since November, BMO said. Blair McBride | January 30, 2026 | 6:00 am
Australian lithium miners plot expansions after price surge Australia’s hard rock lithium producers are already considering supply increases after spodumene prices more than triple in eight weeks. Kristie Batten | January 30, 2026 | 4:15 am