December 6, 2024 Friend to foe: Mali wants to arrest CEO who made it billions In Mali and beyond, Bristow has established a reputation for thriving in African jurisdictions considered overly risky by many rivals.
December 5, 2024 Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.
December 5, 2024 Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.
December 5, 2024 Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick CEO amid tax dispute – report Bristow is accused of money laundering and violating financial regulations, according to Reuters.
December 5, 2024 BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.
December 5, 2024 Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy Declining earnings from diamonds have limited government spending.
December 5, 2024 Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.
December 4, 2024 Exxaro suspends CEO pending workplace conduct investigation Nombasa Tsengwa is the company's first woman CEO and was recently elected president of the Minerals Council of South Africa.
December 4, 2024 Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.
December 4, 2024 Biden unveils $600 million in new financing for African railway While in Lobito, Biden toured the port and met with companies investing in the project.
Almost 75% of mining M&As flow to Latin America: McKinsey New report shows capital clustering in lower-risk regions as critical minerals demand outpaces supply and funding gaps widen. January 14, 2026 | 09:06 am
