August 13, 2025

Toxic spill at China-owned Zambian mine 30 times worse than estimated

At least 1.5 million tons of the poisonous substance escaped when a reservoir failed at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd. mine.

August 13, 2025

Inside the mine that feeds the tech world – and funds Congo’s rebels

Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan.

August 12, 2025

US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining

The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024.

August 12, 2025

South Africa, ArcelorMittal locked in talks over key mill’s fate

A decision could emerge in coming days and the mill is hemorrhaging cash, with the entire group being unprofitable.

August 12, 2025

De Beers strikes first kimberlite field in 30 years

De Beers and Endiama plan increased drilling, surveys and lab tests in Angola to assess the discovery's potential.

August 12, 2025

Eramet names processing head in Gabon with eye on manganese ore export ban

Gabon's government recently announced that it would ban the export of raw manganese from January 2029.

August 11, 2025

Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan for nickel project

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide projects.

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.