November 19, 2024 Mitsui said to be top bidder for First Quantum mines stake The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines.
November 18, 2024 Abu Dhabi’s IRH explores investing in Alphamin’s Congo tin mines Alphamin’s tin projects are in North Kivu province, which has been wracked by conflict for three decades.
November 18, 2024 South Africa police standoff with illegal gold miners escalates The police sealed off access to the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein several weeks ago to deny the miners access to food and other essentials.
November 18, 2024 Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production.
November 17, 2024 Resolute Mining to pay Mali $160 million to resolve tax dispute, free staff The company’s shares in Sydney were suspended on Thursday, after tumbling 40% since news of the detention of CEO Terry Holohan.
November 15, 2024 Zimbabwe lithium miners want royalties to be linked to prices The battery metal has slumped from a peak in late 2022 amid oversupply and weak demand from the electric vehicle sector.
November 15, 2024 Aya Gold & Silver rises on Zgounder optimism, despite Q3 miss In its Q3 results release, the company noted that the silver mine expansion is essentially complete at 99%.
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.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
