December 18, 2025

Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates

The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.

December 18, 2025

Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine

Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo.

December 17, 2025

Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge

Diamond income has traditionally boosted Namibia's state coffers, accounting for about 30% of export earnings.

December 17, 2025

Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax

A royalty rate of 5% would continue to apply for gold prices between $1,200 and $5,000 per ounce, according to the revised budget bill.

December 16, 2025

Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks

A supply deal could potentially avert the legal action EGA has threatened over the seizure of its assets.

December 16, 2025

Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance

The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.

December 16, 2025

South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse

The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025.

December 15, 2025

Rio Tinto-backed Sovereign Metals partners with World Bank’s IFC for Malawi graphite project

Kasiya is the world's largest rutile and second largest graphite deposit.

December 15, 2025

Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold

The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government.

December 15, 2025

SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role

Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.