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.

November 14, 2025

Ethiopia signs agreement for aluminum plant with Rusal

The proposed facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of 500,000 metric tons.

November 14, 2025

Ghana scraps tax on minerals exploration to boost investment

The 15% tax covers exploration-related expenses such as drilling and assay work, hiking upfront costs for companies.

November 13, 2025

RANKED: World’s 20 biggest gold projects – measured and indicated resources

While many of the largest projects have been stalled for years, the pipeline continues to swell as gold prices stay on the boil.

November 13, 2025

Congo produces first 1,000t of traceable artisanal cobalt

Congo holds about 72% of global cobalt reserves and accounts for over 74% of supply.

November 12, 2025

China’s vice premier attends Simandou launch in Guinea

Two of Simandou's four mining blocks are controlled by a Singapore-Chinese consortium.

November 12, 2025

Guinea aims to launch Simandou-backed wealth fund in Q2 2026

Simandou could add revenues equivalent to 3.4% of GDP to government coffers between 2030 and 2039, according to the IMF.

November 11, 2025

Operations begin at Simandou

One of the most storied projects of recent decades, Simandou, tucked away in Guinea’s mountainous south, lay in a state of suspended animation for years.