April 17, 2025 Blackwater founder and Trump ally strikes mineral security deal with Congo The initiative aligns with a broader minerals-for-security deal being negotiated between the DRC and the Trump administration.
April 17, 2025 Robex files prospectus for $77M Australia IPO Robex, the operator of Mali’s Nampala mine, joins a group of Canadian resource companies that have pursued a secondary Australian listing in recent months.
April 17, 2025 Alphamin cuts 2025 tin guidance amid Congo conflict disruptions Operations resumed this week at the Bisie mine, which accounts for about 6% of global tin supply.
April 17, 2025 Nigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push Nigeria is seeking to revamp a mining sector that has long been underdeveloped.
April 17, 2025 Sinomine targets 2026 production at Kitumba copper mine in Zambia Chinese company plans to invest $560 million in the project.
April 17, 2025 Kodal clears key permit hurdle for Mali lithium mine Transferring the Bougouni lithium license to its subsidiary clears the way for export approvals and compliance with the Malian government.
April 16, 2025 South32 third-quarter manganese output misses estimates The world's biggest producer of manganese ore produced 476,000 wet metric tons last quarter.
April 16, 2025 Ghana government takes control of Damang mine operated by Gold Fields Ghana's government has rejected an application from the South African company to renew its lease.
April 16, 2025 Newmont climbs to world’s No. 4 miner after $850M asset sales The miner finalized sales of its Akyem operation in Ghana and Porcupine operation in Canada.
April 16, 2025 Paladin faces irate investors in class action The case filed with the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne contends that Paladin made misleading representations to investors.
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