June 23, 2025 First Quantum reports fatality from accident at Zambia mine An employee working at the company's Trident project in Zambia has passed away following an incident involving a dump truck.
June 23, 2025 As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners Rising gold prices fuel conflicts between industrial and informal miners.
June 23, 2025 Cobalt price surges after Congo extends ban Estimated 100,000 tonnes of EV battery material taken off the market over 7-month period.
June 22, 2025 Congo extends cobalt export ban by three months A proposal to implement quotas has backing from miners including Glencore.
June 20, 2025 Niger junta seizes French nuclear giant Orano’s uranium mine The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.
June 20, 2025 Congo considers extending cobalt export ban as it weighs quotas The DRC government wants more time to decide on distributing export quotas for cobalt mining companies.
June 20, 2025 Orano opposes planned Niger nationalization of its Somair mine Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.
June 20, 2025 Collapse at coltan mine in eastern Congo kills 12 The cause of the tragedy at the artisanal operation remains unknown.
June 20, 2025 Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.
June 19, 2025 Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
