October 30, 2025 China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.
October 29, 2025 Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.
October 29, 2025 Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits Companies affected include Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold and Resolute Mining.
October 29, 2025 Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018 While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.
October 28, 2025 First Quantum Minerals copper output up 15% on Kansanshi expansion First Quantum narrowed its 2025 copper production guidance to 390,000–410,000 tonnes.
October 28, 2025 Kumba hauls more iron ore to port as rail performance improves The Anglo American unit delivered 10.2 million tonnes to Saldanha port in the quarter, compared to 9.1 million last year.
October 27, 2025 Column: Copper Study Group highlights impact of mine supply hits Tightness in the mined concentrates segment of the market will act as a hard brake on refined copper production growth in 2026, says International Copper Study Group.
October 27, 2025 Newmont’s Ahafo North enters commercial production Ahafo North is expected to yield between 275,000 and 325,000 oz. of gold annually over an initial 13-year life.
October 26, 2025 Namibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry Resource-rich Namibia is aiming for its first crude oil production by 2030.
October 25, 2025 Ivanhoe Atlantic’s Guinea iron ore project moves closer to construction The US miner aims to begin construction of the Kon Kweni project in the first quarter of 2026.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
