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.

August 19, 2025

South African iron ore mine faces closure as ArcelorMittal crisis weighs

Assmang, a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Assore, is weighing the closure of its Beeshoek iron ore mine.

August 18, 2025

BHP posts five-year low profit on weaker iron ore prices

The world's largest listed miner reported an underlying attributable profit of $10.16 billion, missing the Visible Alpha consensus of $10.22 billion.

August 18, 2025

GoviEx rebrands into Atomic Eagle with reverse takeover of ASX-listed shell

The combined company will continue with the development of the Muntanga project in Zambia.

August 18, 2025

Harmony Gold’s MAC Copper takeover gets regulatory nod

The acquisition of MAC represents a strategic shift by South Africa's leading gold producer to diversify its portfolio with critical minerals.

August 18, 2025

South Africa mining lobby gives draft law feedback with concerns

The nation’s gold output has shrunk by more than 70% in the past 20 years.

August 18, 2025

China hits back after US warning on toxic mine spill in Zambia

US envoy Michael Gonzales has said the incident could rank among the world’s worst such disasters.

August 17, 2025

Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine

The $250 million Chinese-owned project will also refine bullion to 99.9% purity.

August 16, 2025

African Rainbow boosts Surge Copper stake to 19.9%

Surge's main asset is the 100%-owned Berg project in central British Columbia.

August 15, 2025

Tsingshan to invest $800M in Zimbabwe steel plant

The funds would be allocated towards a blast furnace and supporting infrastructure to double the capacity.