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.

October 24, 2025

Could Barrick’s next CEO break up the company?

Bristow’s exit sparks speculation of asset sales and potential breakup, as analysts ponder future moves for Barrick.

October 23, 2025

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine

It also accused the rebels of using Rwandan technicians to extract geological data to resume and expand mining.

October 23, 2025

Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates, warns of lower cash flow ahead

The company's production was impacted by lower ore grades and planned maintenance at its Penasquito mine in Mexico and Lihir mine in Papua New Guinea.

October 23, 2025

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.