Burkina Faso’s nationalization rattles West Africa’s gold sector
Government requested West African Resources to acquire another 35% of its Kiaka gold project, forcing the miner into a trading halt.
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Column: A quiet revolution is unfolding in the mining sector
Ore grades at existing copper mines are steadily falling, big new discoveries are becoming rarer and development times can stretch up to a decade.
Copper boom helps drive Zambia’s world-beating stock gains
Zambia’s main stock index is the top gainer globally in August.
Northam CEO says platinum miners not out of the woods despite price rally
Northam reported a 14.4% drop in annual profit on Friday.
Baosteel expects China’s steel exports to stay above 100Mt in 2025
China's steel exports in the first seven months climbed 11.4% to hit a record high.
Luca Mining expands Tahuehueto mine with Fresnillo land deal
The Humaya 3 mining concession surrounds Luca’s Tahuehueto mine in Durango, expanding the land package by more than 25%.
Marimaca Copper targets 2026 build start on delivering DFS
The DFS outlines a 13-year, open-pit, heap-leach copper project near Antofagasta.
Caterpillar warns tariff impact bigger than previously seen
The annual tariff range is higher than Caterpillar’s Aug. 5 guidance of $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion.
Lynas Rare Earths to raise $488 million after China shock
The company — backed by Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart — will use the funds to streamline existing operations.