June 9, 2025

Zambia seeks carmakers to make EV components near copper mines

Zambia is Africa’s second-biggest producer of copper.

June 6, 2025

Sinomine halts Namibia copper smelter, citing concentrate shortage

The Tsumeb smelter is one of the few facilities in the world that can treat arsenic and lead-bearing copper concentrates.

June 6, 2025

Gold-mining ETFs losing their shine following torrid 2025 rally

Investors are exiting exchange-traded funds that track the shares of gold-mining companies.

June 6, 2025

Debswana curbs diamond production as weak demand persists

The global diamond market has experienced a downturn since the second half of 2023.

June 5, 2025

Namib Minerals to debut on Nasdaq following SPAC deal

Namib represents the largest African company to go public through an SPAC merger.

June 5, 2025

Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine faces more legal uncertainty in Mali

A Malian court again delayed ruling on Barrick's gold mine administration.

June 5, 2025

Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears

Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver.

June 4, 2025

EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad

Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.

June 4, 2025

Gemfields’ Montepuez leads, Kagem lags in 2024 payouts

The Montepuez ruby mine returned 24% of revenue to Mozambique, while Kagem emerald operation contributed only 9% to Zambia.

June 4, 2025

Algeria plans to allow foreign firms to mine for critical metals

The gas-rich nation looks to boost production of minerals including phosphate, iron ore and lithium.