November 15, 2024 Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant The West African nation increasingly seeks new partners, such as Russia, in its mining sector.
November 15, 2024 Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared stuck underground The miners are in a standoff with police, who have blocked their supplies of food and water.
November 14, 2024 De Beers upbeat on Botswana diamond pact after meeting new president De Beers' CEO said he expected negotiations on a new diamond sales pact with Botswana's government to be wrapped up within weeks.
November 14, 2024 Gold Fields may sell smaller mines after Osisko acquisition The Johannesburg-based gold miner is shifting focus to advancing its new Salares Norte mine in Chile.
November 14, 2024 Harmony Gold names Beyers Nel new CEO amid copper pivot Harmony Gold appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer.
November 14, 2024 Resolute CEO still held in Mali, diplomatic sources say, as shares suspended The Malian military junta is seeking at least $161 million from the company to settle a tax dispute.
November 14, 2024 Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works Hummingbird 's 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold is now in talks with an unnamed interested party on a non-exclusive basis.
November 13, 2024 South African labour union to strike at ArcelorMittal over job cuts Africa's biggest steel producer was rocked by a two-week wage strike in May 2022.
November 13, 2024 Newcore cuts best gold grades yet at Enchi project in Ghana One hole cut 1 metres at 204 g/t from 59 metres depth, along with 2 metres of 1.46 g/t.
November 13, 2024 Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says The cautious outlook comes as global exploration budgets for nonferrous metals declined by 3% in 2024.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am