July 15, 2025

Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO

The board believes the company has become too complex, and the new CEO will be tasked with simplifying it.

July 14, 2025

CMOC boosts cobalt production despite Congo export ban

The world’s largest cobalt miner reported a 13% year-on-year rise in production of the material.

July 14, 2025

Gertler, a ‘king’ in Congo, describes mine payments in arbitration testimony

Gertler’s testimony cited in the arbitrator’s decision also describes how he made loans to the country and held assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of Congolese partners.

July 13, 2025

SCP sees West Africa explorers nearing ‘sweet spot’

A report by SCP Resource Finance spotlights Turaco Gold as a standout among emerging Africa-focused developers.

July 11, 2025

Orezone seeks $50M capital raise in Australia IPO

Proceeds will fund its staged hard rock expansion at the Bomboré mine in Burkina Faso.

July 11, 2025

Mercuria, Zambia to ship first copper under new partnership

Zambia’s partnership with Mercuria is part of a broader continental drive to derive more benefits from its mineral wealth.

July 11, 2025

First Quantum says Prospect investment key to Zambia copper expansion

In April, First Quantum became the largest shareholder in the Australia-listed exploration company.

July 11, 2025

Barrick hit again as Mali helicopters take off with $117M in gold

Gold seizure comes only days after Mali's junta leader signed a law allowing himself to stay in power indefinitely.

July 10, 2025

Mali helicopters land at Barrick mine, leave with $117 million of gold

The gold seized was in addition to three metric tons of gold the Malian government took in January.

July 10, 2025

Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI

Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.