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.
September 19, 2025 Glencore said to hold talks for sale of key Congo copper mine KCC’s poor performance has frustrated some investors in recent years.
September 19, 2025 US invests $1.4M in Zambian mine expansion to rival China USTDA's grant to Metalex Africa will go towards a feasibility study on expanding the Kazozu copper-cobalt mine.
September 18, 2025 Cobalt’s EV battery comeback as prices nearly double The size of the electric vehicle battery cobalt market in August jumped to the highest since December 2022.
September 18, 2025 Ivanhoe begins Stage 2 mine dewatering, copper guidance to follow In the near term, Ivanhoe expects the ramp-up of underground mining activities to return the production rate to over 550,000 tonnes per annum.
September 18, 2025 Mali appeals order to free detained Barrick staff – report Prosecutors have appealed a judge’s order granting bail to four Barrick employees.
September 17, 2025 Ivanhoe in ongoing talks with sovereign funds after Qatar investment, Friedland says Friedland said Qatar's investment opens doors, especially in predominantly Islamic countries where he believes there are large, untapped mineral deposits.
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
