September 16, 2025 Orion Minerals signs deal with Glencore unit for up to $250M funding Funding is for its Prieska copper-zinc project in South Africa.
September 16, 2025 US in talks to set up $5 billion fund for critical mineral deals The Trump administration has made it a priority to shore up access to critical minerals such as copper, cobalt and rare earths.
September 15, 2025 Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector The countries signed a peace deal in Washington in June.
September 12, 2025 ‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS nations build dollar-free payments Canadian dealmaker Frank Giustra says the age of paper gold is ending as BRICS nations stand up a parallel financial system that routes around the US dollar.
September 12, 2025 Anglo’s swoop for Teck leaves bigger mining rivals on back foot The merger has left obvious interlopers such as BHP Group and Rio Tinto with limited room for maneuver as things stand.
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.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
