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.

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.