December 24, 2025 Congo halts artisanal copper and cobalt processing amid corruption crackdown Congo launched its first batch of traceable artisanal cobalt in November.
December 23, 2025 Bauxite boom pollutes water and crops in Guinea Guinea exports some 3.7 million tons of bauxite per week and produced about 146 million tons last year.
December 23, 2025 Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.
December 22, 2025 Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon.
December 22, 2025 Allied Gold starts Sadiola expansion, boosts output outlook Startup of new processing capacity sets the stage for higher grades, stronger cash flow and multi-year growth at Sadiola.
December 22, 2025 Copper’s tight supply and tariff risks set for a volatile 2026 Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.
December 21, 2025 Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.
December 20, 2025 Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home.
December 19, 2025 Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks The fund suspended the central African nation’s three-year $553 million extended fund facility after a coup in August 2023.
December 19, 2025 Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
