June 30, 2025 Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will.
June 29, 2025 Column: Congo’s cobalt dilemma unresolved by extended export ban Neither are investors buying into an imminent turnaround in the market.
June 27, 2025 Trump ally eyes Congo mine vital to global tech Consortium eyes Rubaya mine as US-led peace deal aims to reshape global tech supply chains.
June 26, 2025 South Africa to put in place online mining rights portal in July The registry will only cover the Western Cape at first.
June 26, 2025 Mali to restart production at Barrick’s Loulo‑Gounkoto gold mine Mali will resume operations at the complex under court-appointed oversight.
June 26, 2025 Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale A new owner for Mopani is expected to invest in raising copper output to about 200,000 tons per year by 2027.
June 24, 2025 Valterra CEO has ‘positive’ outlook on PGM market despite volatility Weeks after its high-profile spinout from Anglo American, newly listed Valterra Platinum (JSE: VAL) is charting its independent course in the platinum […]
June 24, 2025 Valterra CEO has ‘positive’ outlook on PGM market despite volatility With a valuation of £8.5 billion and assets spanning operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, CEO Craig Miller says the company is positioned for sustainable growth.
June 24, 2025 US finalizing $500 million for African critical minerals railway The US International Development Finance Corp. said it is “actively negotiating” with stakeholders, including the Angolan government and Trafigura.
June 23, 2025 AVZ Minerals to resume proceedings against DRC over disputed lithium deposit The unresolved issue poses a potential hurdle for California-based metals exploration firm KoBold Metals' plans to acquire AVZ.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm