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‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS nations build dollar-free payments

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.

Anglo’s swoop for Teck leaves bigger mining rivals on back foot

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.

Giant Imboo emerald leads Gemfields’ $32M auction comeback

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.

ERG settles with Gecamines over DRC Swanmines project

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.

GoviEx Uranium, Niger pause Madaouela dispute

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.

Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises

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.

Fatalities rise among gold miners in 2024, Metals Focus reports

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.

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

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.

Zambia backs Chinese mine’s assessment in acid spill disaster

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.

Barrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute

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.

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De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand

De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand

The unit of Anglo American Plc is opening its fifth and largest global ‘Forevermark’ store in Mumbai this week .

January 07, 2026 | 11:10 am

Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses

Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses

China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the US for spare metal.

January 07, 2026 | 10:40 am

Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail

Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail

The union in a statement said it expected a lengthy strike and that the mine was almost completely shut down.

January 07, 2026 | 10:06 am

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