February 9, 2026 Mali creates state-owned company to manage mining holdings The company Sopamim, whose capital is fully owned by the state, will acquire and manage Mali's holdings, according to a statement.
February 9, 2026 US backs Altona’s Mozambique rare earths project Washington-backed technical support could accelerate development of a strategic source of magnets, defence materials and fluorspar.
February 8, 2026 Midnight Sun rises on Zambia-DRC copper district where superpowers converge Company just released an initial resource in the heart of the Zambian-Congo Copperbelt.
February 6, 2026 Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions Namibia’s first paste backfill plant The RP2.0 expansion project comprises further development of the underground mine.
February 6, 2026 Virtus agrees to buy Congo cobalt miner amid US pact Virtus Minerals will pay an undisclosed sum for Chemaf and assume the firm’s liabilities, including debt owed to Trafigura.
February 6, 2026 Gold Fields says profit almost tripled on bullion price rally Gold Fields said it produced 2.4 million ounces of gold last year.
February 6, 2026 How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
February 5, 2026 Infographic: Global gold demand Global gold demand is being reshaped by shifting sovereign reserve strategies.
February 5, 2026 US government plans new mining house to tap Africa’s copperbelt Orion CMC's transaction with Glencore would create a new entity that could become a vehicle to buy up additional assets.
February 5, 2026 Zimbabwe seeks partners to develop $500 million platinum mine The state miner expects to start developing the project in Darwendale by the end of the first quarter.
British Columbia investor slapped with C$500,000 fine for mining misrepresentation The false claims included statements that the company was actively mining and producing a mineral. February 16, 2026 | 10:00 am
