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.

October 15, 2025

Allied Gold surges on lower costs, production outlook

Allied Gold jumped as much as 7% to a new all-time high in Toronto.

October 15, 2025

Fortuna soars on fast repay plan for Senegal gold project

The study shows an after‑tax net present value of $563 million, an internal rate of return of 72% and a payback of about 0.8 years.

October 15, 2025

Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November

A clause in the previous deal, which prevented ODC from directly competing with De Beers on contract sales, has fallen away.

October 15, 2025

Kenya in talks with BOE to store gold it seeks to purchase

Others in the region including Zambia and Ghana are already building reserves, while Rwanda and Uganda plan to follow suit.