January 30, 2026

Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold

The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.

January 30, 2026

Niger attack endangered uranium stockpile near main airport

The attack targeted the airport area and adjacent military base that involved gunmen on motorbikes and drone strikes.

January 30, 2026

Gemfields auction revenue falls 34%

Lower gemstone prices hit results as the miner readies new ruby output and cuts net debt sharply year over year.

January 29, 2026

Sibanye-Stillwater aims to halve $2.2 billion debt by 2028

The miner has been buoyed by a rebound in platinum group metals (PGM) prices and record high gold prices.

January 29, 2026

Glencore copper output drops 11% as Rio takeover deadline looms

Annual copper production landed at the low end of guidance, while markets watch closely for a potential mega-merger.

January 28, 2026

Sibanye hits new high on BlackRock, gold price boosts

The world's largest asset management firm has lifted its stake above the 5% threshold.

January 28, 2026

Gold CEO ousted over mystery payments returns to African mining

Sebastien de Montessus was appointed chief executive officer of Mansa Resources Ltd. to turn around the firm’s flagship Kouroussa mine in Guinea.

January 28, 2026

Rebel leader denounces US-DRC minerals deal one year after Goma’s fall

Corneille Nangaa said the plan suffered from a lack of transparency and legal shortcomings.

January 28, 2026

Copper rally boosts 2026 earnings outlook for miners: report

Bloomberg Intelligence says metals prices indicate earnings upgrades, impacting balance sheets, deals, and investor interest.

January 27, 2026

Tanzania will sell gold reserves to fund infrastructure spending

Tanzania has been buying gold from miners in the country since 2023.