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.

October 15, 2025

Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension

In 2021, Namibia cut its royalty rate from 10% to 5% until 2025 to help Namdeb extend its land-based operations to 2042.