September 15, 2021

Aya raises $55 million for Zgounder silver expansion in Morocco

Aya is advancing an expansion feasibility study to boost production to 5 million oz. silver annually.

September 15, 2021

Nigerian minister wants death penalty for gold smuggling

Lawmakers are investigating the alleged loss of $9 billion a year to illegal mining of the precious metal.

September 15, 2021

FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026

It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.

September 14, 2021

China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies

The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.

September 14, 2021

Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector

Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector.

September 14, 2021

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine

The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.

September 13, 2021

Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth

CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually…

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 12, 2021

Guinea junta leader to meet political, mining leaders this week

Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has agreed to meet with mining companies.

September 10, 2021

Glencore is stalling Chad’s debt revamp talks, premier says

About a third of Chad’s public external debt is owed to Glencore and other commercial lenders under an oil-for-cash program.