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.

October 24, 2025

Congo’s cobalt producers still waiting for export approvals

Under the new regime, companies must apply for monthly export quotas from state regulator.

October 24, 2025

Newmont is starting to reap rewards from cutbacks

Newmont’s all-in sustaining costs — a key metric for gold miners — had risen more than 50% in the past five years.

October 24, 2025

CMOC to invest $1.1B to expand Congo copper mine

The KFM copper mine expansion will add about 100,000 metric tons of output per year.

October 24, 2025

Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid

Angola’s formal bid for Anglo’s total stake in De Beers adds geopolitical tension to southern Africa’s diamond industry.