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.