August 26, 2025

Guard killed in armed attack at Kodal’s Mali lithium mine

Attackers on motorcycles targeted the Bougouni mine but fled after military forces engaged them. No other staff or contractors were harmed.

August 26, 2025

Gemfields’ massive 11,685-carat ‘buffalo’ emerald set for auction

The gemstone is the largest of several emeralds unearthed at Kagem, already famed for record-breaking finds.

August 25, 2025

First Quantum drops plan to sell stakes in Zambia copper mines

Early last year, the company said it was considering offloading minority interests in its Kansanshi and Sentinel operations in Zambia.

August 25, 2025

Ivanhoe advances Kamoa dewatering plan, plans forecasts

Ivanhoe noted that the western side of the mine is expected to be fully dewatered within eight weeks.

August 25, 2025

Iron ore prices hit one-week high after fatal incident halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou project

New CEO Simon Trott, who assumed the role on Monday, is expected to visit the site.

August 24, 2025

Contract worker dies in Rio Tinto mine in Guinea

All activity at the SimFer mine site is currently suspended, the iron ore miner said.

August 22, 2025

Emirates Global Aluminium unit to exit Guinea after mine seized

Guinea earlier this month transfered GAC’s bauxite mining lease to a newly created state-owned company.

August 22, 2025

Gold Fields boosts dividend as profit triples on record bullion prices

The miner's gold production rose 24% to 1.136 million ounces in Q1.

August 21, 2025

South Africa set to open first underground gold mine in 15 years

West Wits Mining plans to start production next year at Qala Shallows on the western fringe of Johannesburg.

August 19, 2025

First Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push

The S3 project includes a new processing plant that nearly doubles ore-milling capacity, expands smelter throughput and develops a new open pit.