March 23, 2021 Exploration boom in West Africa challenged by lack of services — report Higher metal prices and the need to meet a growing global demand for metals has triggered an exploration and expansion frenzy in the region.
March 23, 2021 Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35% In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.
March 22, 2021 Roxgold extends mineralisation at Seguela in Cote d’Ivoire Highlights from the latest drilling at the deposit intersected 16 metres grading 26.5 grams gold per tonne from 233 metres, including 2 metres of 115.3 grams per tonne.
March 22, 2021 Centamin 2020 profit soars on strong gold prices The company, which operates Egypt’s sole gold-exporting mine, saw profits jump to $315m, almost doubling the $173m reported in 2019.
March 22, 2021 Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project Drill samples also show “abundant” kimberlitic indicators of the potential commercial quality of the South African project.
March 21, 2021 Barrick reports strong financials in 2020 In its 2020 annual report, the mining giant said it now has one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry.
March 19, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Mining profits reach $230 billion a year, topped only by oil & gas, pharma; Lithium prices continue to soar – up 88% in 2021; Massive new port could give Vale…
March 19, 2021 Northam Platinum sets out five-year output growth plan after profit bonanza Northam said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines surged by nearly 50%.
March 18, 2021 Platinum giants get lifeline as green economy boosts demand After a decade in the doldrums, South Africa’s key platinum industry reported windfall profits last month as supply deficits pushed palladium and rhodium to record highs.
March 17, 2021 Ivanhoe secures $575m funding The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
