South Africa starts rescuing illegal gold miners trapped for monthsCivil rights groups say at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off shafts at the Buffelsfontein gold mine.Bloomberg News | January 13, 2025 | 9:03 am
Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo saysBarrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked.Reuters | January 13, 2025 | 3:00 am
JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert saysTheo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America,…Northern Miner Staff | January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report The flows started after the M23 movement seized the Rubaya area, which has one of the world's largest deposits of coltan. Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 9:54 am
Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2025 | 3:45 am
Are lab-grown diamonds too bling for their own good? LGD prices are falling because their manufacturing costs also keep dropping, while slow demand is pulling down natural diamond prices. Northern Miner Staff | January 7, 2025 | 8:02 am
Illegal gold mining forces Ghana to close water treatment plant Surging gold prices have spurred an illicit rush in Africa’s biggest producer of the metal. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 7:01 am
Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from 2026 Zijin launched the project through a joint venture with the state-owned DRC company Cominiere in 2022. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 6:57 am
Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest The company suspended operations at its flagship graphite mine in December. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 3:18 pm
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024 The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in 2024, nearly double its 2023 output. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Barrick to halt Mali mine amid fresh export restrictions Barrick is now banned from exporting gold from Loulo-Gounkoto's stock on site, which further disrupts normal operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2025 | 3:44 am
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025? A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios. Jeffrey Christian | January 4, 2025 | 10:22 am