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.
June 19, 2025 Barrick’s next risk in Mali is loss of key gold-mining permit The permit for Loulo, where processing facilities are located, expires in February, shortly after the period of provisional administration is supposed to end.
June 19, 2025 Resolute strikes gold with major discovery in Côte d’Ivoire Doropo is one of two gold assets the company acquired from AngloGold Ashanti in May.
June 18, 2025 Asante Gold locks in $470M refinancing, eyes TSX-V debut This influx is intended to eliminate Asante’s debt obligations tied to Kinross Gold.
June 17, 2025 Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery The 200-tonne capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss firm.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
