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.

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.