December 20, 2025

Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge

It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home.

December 19, 2025

Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks

The fund suspended the central African nation’s three-year $553 million extended fund facility after a coup in August 2023.

December 19, 2025

Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February

Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio.

December 18, 2025

Liberia backs Ivanhoe Atlantic rail deal to unlock iron ore mine

The access arrangement permits Ivanhoe to transport iron ore from the Kon Kweni deposit.

December 18, 2025

Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates

The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.

December 18, 2025

Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine

Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo.

December 17, 2025

Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge

Diamond income has traditionally boosted Namibia's state coffers, accounting for about 30% of export earnings.

December 17, 2025

Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax

A royalty rate of 5% would continue to apply for gold prices between $1,200 and $5,000 per ounce, according to the revised budget bill.

December 16, 2025

Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks

A supply deal could potentially avert the legal action EGA has threatened over the seizure of its assets.

December 16, 2025

Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance

The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.