August 11, 2025

Barrick falls after posting $1 billion charge on Mali mine

The impact on earnings was partly offset by a gain of $745 million on the sale of its 50% interest in the Donlin gold project.

August 11, 2025

Gold Council awaiting US clarity on gold bar tariffs, Barrick CEO says

The Canadian miner beat analysts' expectations for second-quarter profit on Monday.

August 10, 2025

Gold exploration spend trending down despite higher prices – S&P Global

The gold mining sector continues to rely on older discoveries for reserve growth despite a sustained gold price rally in recent years.

August 7, 2025

Desert Gold dodges Mali risk with low-cost project

The open-pit SMSZ project would cost $15 million to start mining part of the resource.

August 7, 2025

South Africa looks to join international diamond marketing push

The natural diamond market has struggled in the past three years due to rising consumer demand for the cheaper synthetic gems.

August 7, 2025

Zambia denies health risks flagged by US embassy over acid spill

The spill occurred in February, when a tailings dam failed at a Chinese-run copper processing plant.

August 6, 2025

Kodal working with Mali gov’t on export permits for Bougouni lithium project

Bougouni is set to become Mali’s second operational lithium mine.

August 6, 2025

South African minister and top miner clash over US minerals plan

That strategy identified coal, chrome ore, iron ore, manganese and platinum as critical minerals, rather than materials found in abundance elsewhere in Africa.

August 6, 2025

Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban

Glencore noted that much of its cobalt output may remain unsold by 2025 due to ongoing DRC export restrictions.

August 5, 2025

Iluka signs deal with Lindian for rare earths supply from Malawi

Separately, Iluka has secured a $20 million loan facility to support the Kangankunde mine's development.