December 15, 2025

SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role

Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.

December 15, 2025

Fortuna Mining bets on West Africa to fuel gold growth

Canadian miner seeks mid-tier gold assets and accelerates projects to restore 500,000-ounce annual output after divestments.

December 12, 2025

Mali returns possession of seized gold to Barrick

The gold, worth about $400 million, was seized by a military helicopter in January.

December 11, 2025

Congo to let cobalt miners keep 2025 quotas after exports delay

The new quota system has confused miners, who were expecting to begin shipping their stockpiles in mid-October.

December 11, 2025

Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac

The 2025 recap shows rare earths moving to the centre of global energy security as China’s dominance in refining and magnet materials gives it growing geopolitical leverage.

December 11, 2025

Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage

Africa’s top gold producer is battling a surge in poorly regulated small-scale mining that is destroying cocoa farms, degrading forests and rivers.

December 11, 2025

Innovation slump drags mining productivity down — report

New McKinsey research says mining productivity has stalled for years as costs rise and grades fall, but innovation could reverse it.

December 10, 2025

Mali clears domestic arrears after back payment from miners

Mali has ordered the payment of 312 billion CFA francs ($554 million) to local companies.

December 10, 2025

Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates.

December 10, 2025

US lawmaker questions Ivanhoe Atlantic’s China ties

Moolenaar challenges US support for Ivanhoe Atlantic as he warns of Chinese influence over critical mineral routes.