January 30, 2026 More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says Rubaya produces around 15% of the world's coltan, which is processed into tantalum.
January 30, 2026 China’s Baowu takes control of Simandou iron ore operator The company raised its stake in the Winning Consortium to 51% from 49%.
January 30, 2026 Impala Platinum posts flat half-year refined output Prices of major PGMs have rebounded since the second half of 2025.
January 30, 2026 Mozambique’s president opens Chinese-owned graphite processing plant DH Mining, which started work on the graphite mine in Nipepe in 2014, had invested $200 million on mining and processing facilities.
January 30, 2026 Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.
January 30, 2026 Niger attack endangered uranium stockpile near main airport The attack targeted the airport area and adjacent military base that involved gunmen on motorbikes and drone strikes.
January 30, 2026 Gemfields auction revenue falls 34% Lower gemstone prices hit results as the miner readies new ruby output and cuts net debt sharply year over year.
January 29, 2026 Sibanye-Stillwater aims to halve $2.2 billion debt by 2028 The miner has been buoyed by a rebound in platinum group metals (PGM) prices and record high gold prices.
January 29, 2026 Glencore copper output drops 11% as Rio takeover deadline looms Annual copper production landed at the low end of guidance, while markets watch closely for a potential mega-merger.
January 28, 2026 Sibanye hits new high on BlackRock, gold price boosts The world's largest asset management firm has lifted its stake above the 5% threshold.
Glencore says key issues remain in Horne smelter talks Glencore has repeatedly come under fire in the province of Quebec due to the pollution that Horne causes in Rouyn-Noranda. January 30, 2026 | 01:25 pm
