October 17, 2025 Kenya court blocks $2 billion coal plant at heritage site The developers of the 1,050-megawatt facility majority owned by Centum Investment Co. failed to carry out adequate public participation.
October 17, 2025 AFC to invite bids to build Key Zambian copper railway link The link to Lobito will be the first major railway built in the nation since China financed and helped construct the Tanzania-Zambia line in the 1970s.
October 17, 2025 Rio Tinto ramps up Simandou stockpiles to 2 million tonnes for first shipment The inaugural shipment is expected to head to China, the world's top steel producer and consumer of over 70% of seaborne iron ore.
October 17, 2025 Huayou to start Zimbabwe lithium sulphate production early 2026 The newly completed plant at the Arcadia mine has capacity to exceed 50,000 metric tons of lithium sulphate annually.
October 17, 2025 Petra Diamonds launches $25M lifeline amid market slump Petra's rights offer is crucial for stabilizing the company during the current turbulence in the diamond market.
October 16, 2025 Guinea bauxite exports jump 23% in Q3 despite rains, regulatory pressure Bauxite surge amid Simandou iron ore project ramp-up.
October 16, 2025 Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there.
October 15, 2025 Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.
October 15, 2025 Aya Gold rises on record quarterly production The company produced 1.3 million oz. of silver, representing a 29% increase over the previous quarter.
October 15, 2025 US firm inks pact to build $1.5 billion power line to Congo mines The 720-mile (1,160-kilometer) project will deliver 1,200 megawatts of electricity to Congo’s main mining region.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
