September 23, 2025 Kinross sells entire stake in Asante Gold The second sale comes a week after Asante reported mixed results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
September 23, 2025 Ghana study warns of hazardous toxin levels linked to mining as artisanal gold output soars Soil readings in some areas have reached 134 times amounts deemed to be safe, a government-backed study has found.
September 23, 2025 Appian secures $150M for Namibia zinc mine expansion Debt facility from Standard Bank will cover the remaining construction costs of the Rosh Pinah zinc mine extension.
September 23, 2025 Botswana seeks to secure control of De Beers by October President Duma Boko said his government is in talks with partners, including Oman’s sovereign wealth fund, to help finance the deal.
September 22, 2025 Newmont pours first gold at Ahafo North project in Ghana The project will add more than three million ounces of gold production over an initial 13-year mine life.
September 22, 2025 Congo will not ‘auction’ mineral resources to the US, president says Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said he would like to strengthen the partnership with the US, however.
September 22, 2025 Mali announces more new mining deals under revised code The agreements cover gold mines including Allied Gold’s Sadiola project, B2Gold’s Fekola mine, Resolute’s Syama site and Ganfeng’s Bougouni project.
September 22, 2025 Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.
September 21, 2025 Congo to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from Oct 16 Miners will be allowed to ship up to 18,125 tons of cobalt for the rest of 2025, with annual caps of 96,600 tonnes in 2026 and 2027.
September 19, 2025 Mining Forum Americas: Gold majors vow discipline The industry’s biggest producers say stick to tier-one assets, keep balance sheets clean, and let grade, margins and jurisdiction do the heavy lifting.
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
