February 15, 2026 Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine in Guinea Last August, a contract worker died in an incident at the same mine.
February 14, 2026 Niger ready to return Orano-produced uranium after mine takeover About 95,000 tons of concentrated uranium powder is ready to be sent back to Orano, its military ruler said.
February 13, 2026 Mali renews Barrick’s Loulo licence for 10 more years The Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in western Mali is the country's largest producer.
February 13, 2026 US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye’s call for tariffs on Russian palladium Trade data indicates that global flows have already begun to reroute since the company filed its petition.
February 13, 2026 Madagascan miner Ambatovy’s operations hit by cyclone Ambatovy produced around 28,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024 and roughly 2,500 tons of cobalt.
February 13, 2026 Zambian regulator suspends operations at Mopani’s Mufulira mine The Minerals Regulation Commission said in a statement the decision followed recent accidents at Mopani's operations.
February 12, 2026 Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fueled by commodities “We are in the late stage of a commodity boom, with gold spiking and platinum prices rebounding strongly," Goldman's Simon Denny says.
February 12, 2026 Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle.
February 12, 2026 Sandvik acquires South Africa’s ThoroughTec Simulation The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026.
February 12, 2026 Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says However, the industry cautioned that next year's projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
