September 12, 2025

Giant Imboo emerald leads Gemfields’ $32M auction comeback

The standout was the 11,685-carat 'Buffalo' emerald, which sold for an estimated $1.9 million, though the price wasn't revealed.

September 11, 2025

ERG settles with Gecamines over DRC Swanmines project

The dispute had led to the development of some copper and cobalt deposits in Congo being suspended.

September 11, 2025

GoviEx Uranium, Niger pause Madaouela dispute

While the two sides are willing to find a solution, the extension doesn’t guarantee the talks will lead to a definitive agreement, GoviEx said.

September 11, 2025

Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises

Green Metals Refining and Vedanta announced plans to set up and revive plants.

September 11, 2025

Fatalities rise among gold miners in 2024, Metals Focus reports

Eight out of the 14 companies in the report recorded a combined 27 fatalities at mine sites in 2024.

September 11, 2025

Japan pours $7B into African corridor backing Sovereign’s project

The Nacala Corridor is key for Sovereign’s forthcoming DFS for its Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi.

September 10, 2025

Zambia backs Chinese mine’s assessment in acid spill disaster

Government refuted an independent estimate of how much toxic acid spilled from a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February.

September 10, 2025

Barrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute

Hilaire Diarra was general manager of Barrick's Tongon gold mine in Ivory Coast before he was named special counsellor to Mali's president.

September 10, 2025

Ariana Resource raises $7.3M in ASX debut

Company says the dual-listing would help raise the profile of its Dokwe gold project in Zimbabwe.

September 10, 2025

Galiano halts Ghana deposit work after clash

Galiano produced about 115,000 oz. of gold in 2024 and remains a mid-tier player in Ghana.