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.

June 16, 2025

Barrick to appeal Loulo-Gounkoto administrator appointment

One of Africa’s largest gold complexes has been closed since January due to a standoff over Mali's 2023 mining code raising taxes.