November 19, 2025

Friedland opens $2B Platreef mine in South Africa

The opening caps a 37-year effort at what Friedland calls “the world’s largest undeveloped precious-metals mine.”

November 19, 2025

Harmony Gold considers Papua New Guinea copper venture with Newmont

The Papua New Guinea investment is viewed as a long-term strategy aligned with global decarbonization trends and rising demand for critical minerals.

November 18, 2025

RANKED: World’s top 20 gold projects

The combined ounces in the ground for the top 20 projects is north of 900 million and at today's prices worth a mouth-watering $3.7 trillion.

November 17, 2025

Gold Fields doubles down on growth with expanded Windfall project

The company aims to boost its annual output to approximately three million ounces by 2030.

November 17, 2025

Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east

The extension adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten.

November 16, 2025

Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities

Post split, one company would be focused on North America, and the other on Africa and Asia, Reuters sources said.

November 16, 2025

Around 30 people killed in Congo copper mine incident, officials say

The incident occurred on Saturday at the Kalando mining site in Lualaba province.

November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 14, 2025

Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports jump 27% despite weak lithium prices

Africa's top lithium producer exported 1 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and September.

November 14, 2025

East Africa Metals sites hit by illegal mining: report

Company denies involvement in any illegal activity and rejects claims that its Chinese partners financed or carried out artisanal operations.