August 12, 2024 China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year.
August 12, 2024 Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year.
August 12, 2024 Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.
August 11, 2024 Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia.
August 9, 2024 Russia asks Niger to help as geologists taken hostage Two employees of an unidentified Russian company came under attack by militants in July, while they were exploring for mineral resources, according to the news service.
August 9, 2024 Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s price WGC senior market strategist sees several trigger points that could prompt gold to move even higher, perhaps stirring more interest from retail investors.
August 9, 2024 ICMM updates Indigenous Peoples and Mining position statement The updated statement sets out what companies will do if agreement cannot be reached and States have granted permission for projects to proceed.
August 8, 2024 UAE suspends 32 gold refineries in money-laundering crackdown The shuttered facilities — which represent about 5% of the UAE’s gold sector — will be halted until Oct. 24.
August 8, 2024 Gold Fields warns of profit plunge after production decline The miner said the drop in production was due to challenging ground conditions at South Deep mine.
August 8, 2024 Triple Flag to acquire gold streams on Allied Gold’s Agbaou and Bonikro mines The Agbaou and Bonikro mines are located in Côte d’Ivoire within the Birimian Greenstone Belt.
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
