December 3, 2024 The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.
December 3, 2024 Biden to announce millions in African Lobito corridor funding Biden is expected to announce an additional $600 million in financing during his trip to Angola.
December 3, 2024 Gem Diamonds unveils cost-savings plan for Lesotho mine Revised life-of-mine plan will reduce total waste stripping by 65.8 million tonnes, leading to an estimated cost saving of $180 million.
December 2, 2024 Aya pours first silver from new mill at Zgounder Located in the Anti-Atlas mountains of west-central Morocco, Zgounder is considered the second most important silver producer in the kingdom.
December 2, 2024 Sanu Gold secures investments from Montage Gold, Lundin family Upon closing, Montage would become a 19.99% shareholder in Sanu.
December 2, 2024 B2Gold says strike at Fekola mine will not impact output The strike is expected to last seven days, ending on Dec. 5, 2024.
December 2, 2024 De Beers closes 2024 with huge price cuts The world’s largest diamond producer by value has reportedly cut prices between 10% and 15% across the board.
December 1, 2024 Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.
November 29, 2024 Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.
November 29, 2024 Botswana Diamonds gets environmental nod for Thorny River Company expects the mining permit to be granted within the next six weeks, following further community consultations.
Copper price spreads ease in sign squeeze will prove short-lived Contracts maturing tomorrow closed at a $2 premium to those expiring a day later, after the one-day spread briefly spiked to a huge premium of $100 a ton. January 21, 2026 | 07:25 am