May 9, 2025

Cost of Sibanye lithium project in Finland rises 17% to $880M

The revised figure covers the development of the Keliber project through to hot commissioning of the refinery.

May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.

May 8, 2025

Gemfields to resume emerald mining in Zambia

The resumption of open pit mining at Kagem ends a four-month pause triggered by weak market prices and cost-cutting measures.

May 7, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project

KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal.

May 7, 2025

Newcore Gold rises on strong drill results at Enchi in Ghana

Drilling returned as high as 15 metres grading 3.83 grams gold per tonne.

May 7, 2025

Barrick CEO says he does not know where Mali is keeping its confiscated gold

CEO Mark Bristow said the company is spending $15 million a month to keep its Mali mine running.

May 7, 2025

Mining convoy attacked in Mali on road to Allied Gold’s Sadiola mine

Eight people present were unharmed in the attack, Reuters reports.

May 7, 2025

Column: After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa

The United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

May 7, 2025

Guinea moves to cancel EGA’s mining licence

Emirates Global Aluminium operates one of the largest bauxite mines in Guinea.

May 7, 2025

Barrick drops ‘Gold’ from name as prices for the metal fuel profit

Shift comes as it reported a first-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates, thanks to record-high gold prices.