July 23, 2025 Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say.
July 23, 2025 Zimplats weighs reopening mothballed mine as prices rebound Zimplats took over the Hartley mine when it acquired assets previously owned by BHP in 2001.
July 23, 2025 Congo shaft collapse traps gold mine workers Efforts are underway to rescue miners trapped in a shaft collapse at an artisanal gold mine in eastern DRC.
July 23, 2025 Syrah resumes graphite shipments from Mozambique mine The company, supported by the US International Development Finance Corp., said it restarted production at its Balama graphite mine last month.
July 23, 2025 Botswana seeks control of De Beers Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.
July 23, 2025 Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.
July 23, 2025 Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
July 22, 2025 Mali judge rejects Barrick appeal to free detained employees Court ruling deepens the high-stakes standoff between Barrick and Mali's military-led government.
July 22, 2025 TIMELINE: Barrick’s dispute with Mali’s junta Barrick and Mali’s government remain locked in a standoff over taxes, gold exports, and mine ownership.
July 21, 2025 US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
