January 20, 2026 Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists The price slump forced Debswana, which accounts for 90% of the country's diamond sales, to temporarily suspend production at some of its mines last year.
January 20, 2026 DRC pitches manganese, copper, cobalt, lithium to US Kinshasa has sent Washington a shortlist of mines and projects as part of a push to turn diplomacy into supply-chain influence.
January 19, 2026 Ghana’s mining reforms risk choking investment, says industry body Africa's top gold producer plans to scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties.
January 19, 2026 Montage moves up Côte d’Ivoire gold pour First gold at Koné is now expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of this year instead of 2027’s second quarter.
January 19, 2026 Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident Company confirmed that a contractor employee passed away, days after an accident near the gold producer's Bagoe mine in Cote d'Ivoire.
January 19, 2026 Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.
January 18, 2026 China receives first shipment of Simandou iron ore A vessel carrying nearly 200,000 metric tons of iron ore arrived in Majishan port in East China's Zhejiang province on January 17.
January 16, 2026 CMOC bets on copper growth, maintains cobalt target Copper output is seen at 760,000 tons to 820,000 tons this year, rising as much as 11% from last year, the Chinese miner said.
January 16, 2026 What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
January 16, 2026 Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf before bringing in a new majority shareholder.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
