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.
October 22, 2025 Colombia deals a blow to AngloGold’s $1.4B copper project Quebradona aims to produce 1.4M tonnes of copper, 1.4M oz of gold, and 21.6M oz of silver over 20 years.
October 22, 2025 Angola’s first major copper mine to start production next week The Tetelo mine, owned by China's Shining Star Icarus, is expected to produce 25,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually in the first two years.
October 21, 2025 Barrick’s seized Mali mine restarts under state management Loulo-Gounkoto – which produced 723,000 ounces of gold in 2024 – is one of Barrick’s most important assets.
October 21, 2025 Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.
October 21, 2025 Congo rebels loot $70M in gold from Twangiza mine Rebels, helped by mine employees, have reportedly taken at least 500kg of gold since May, when the operation was seized.
October 20, 2025 Kodal begins lithium exports from Mali’s Bougouni mine Kodal started trucking lithium from Bougouni to San Pedro port, with customs clearing ahead of first shipment to Hainan.
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