December 19, 2025 Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks The fund suspended the central African nation’s three-year $553 million extended fund facility after a coup in August 2023.
December 19, 2025 Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio.
December 18, 2025 Liberia backs Ivanhoe Atlantic rail deal to unlock iron ore mine The access arrangement permits Ivanhoe to transport iron ore from the Kon Kweni deposit.
December 18, 2025 Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.
December 18, 2025 Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo.
December 17, 2025 Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge Diamond income has traditionally boosted Namibia's state coffers, accounting for about 30% of export earnings.
December 17, 2025 Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax A royalty rate of 5% would continue to apply for gold prices between $1,200 and $5,000 per ounce, according to the revised budget bill.
December 16, 2025 Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks A supply deal could potentially avert the legal action EGA has threatened over the seizure of its assets.
December 16, 2025 Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.
December 16, 2025 South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
