January 8, 2026

Energy Fuels estimates $1.8B value for Madagascar mineral sands project

A new FS report estimated that the Vara Mada project could produce 959,000 tonnes of ilmenite, 66,000 tonnes of zircon and 24,000 tonnes of monazite.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 6, 2026

Agnico, Aya and Gunnison lead MDC December rankings

Investor sentiment, firm metals prices and 2025 milestones lifted gold, silver and copper leaders in December.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 6, 2026

Lucara Diamond backs Karowe expansion amid market slump

Updated feasibility study outlines funding plans, production timelines and long-term value from the Botswana mine underground expansion.

January 5, 2026

Suspected jihadists attack Mali’s Morila mine

Armed men on Saturday attacked the mine, for which US-based Flagship Gold signed an investment agreement last year.

January 4, 2026

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds

Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West.

January 2, 2026

Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter

The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up.

January 2, 2026

Chinese mining companies in Zambia start paying taxes in yuan

Africa is emerging as a key arena in Beijing’s efforts to internationalize the yuan.