September 7, 2025 Column: Tin market still beholden to the fortunes of Myanmar mine It's been two years since the Man Maw mine, one of the world's largest, was closed for a resource audit.
September 5, 2025 Koryx Copper’s Haib tops southern Africa by value, metal Its PEA shows a post-tax net present value of $1.35 billion and an internal rate of return of 20%.
September 5, 2025 China’s steel demand share to drop 36% by 2050 – Wood Mackenzie India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and North Africa regions emerge as strategic growth pivots.
September 5, 2025 African Rainbow suspends mining operations at Bokoni platinum mine ARM booked a $125 million impairment at Bokoni, citing a delay in ramping up mining operations.
September 5, 2025 Burkina Faso seeks to ease worries around mining stake plans Government said its request for a bigger stake in West African Resources' Kiaka gold mine is an option, not a mandate.
September 4, 2025 UAE ban on Sudan trade spurs hunt for alternative gold markets The UAE is Sudan’s biggest trading partner, with two-way flows totaling $2.2 billion last year.
September 4, 2025 Congolese women turn to mining for survival after rebel attacks In Congo, mining is traditionally dominated by men, but women are often driven to undertake the back-breaking work to survive.
September 4, 2025 Gem Diamonds swings to loss amid industry crisis The miner recorded a $10.7M goodwill impairment as rough diamond prices drop, supply exceeds demand, and lab-grown stones rise.
September 4, 2025 Kodal secures export permit for Mali lithium mine Permit allows Kodal to export up to 125,000 tonnes of concentrate from its Bougouni lithium mine in southern Mali.
September 3, 2025 Freeport CEO pushes for US incentives to expand copper While US-based miners enjoy lower tax rates compared with other jurisdictions, copper grades in the US make investing in new domestic operations less attractive, CEO Kathleen Quirk says.
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