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.
September 19, 2025 Congo considers cobalt export ban extension, quota plan faces delays The current export ban, imposed in February and extended in June, is set to expire on Sunday, Sept. 21.
September 19, 2025 Perseus gets Côte d’Ivoire OK to build gold mine Yaouré will be a major part of the company’s efforts to boost annual gold output to as much as 530,000 oz. by the end of 2030.
September 19, 2025 Valterra CEO sees global platinum supply shrinking 15%-20% by decade’s end While the recent platinum rally has brought relief to miners, it is still below levels needed to support new production.
September 19, 2025 Guinea gets S&P rating as Simandou mine seen boosting growth The B+ foreign-currency rating follows Guinea’s plan to channel part of the revenue from Simandou into a sovereign wealth fund.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
