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. 

July 21, 2025

BHP exits $942 million Tanzania nickel project, partner Lifezone says

The company will acquire BHP's 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited.

July 21, 2025

Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports surge 30% despite weak lithium prices

Africa's top lithium producer exported 586,197 tonnes of spodumene concentrate between January and June.