October 11, 2017 B2Gold pours first gold at Fekola mine in Mali Company is on track to begin commercial production before the end of the year, which would boost its annual production more than 70% to between 925,000 and 975,000 ounces of…
October 11, 2017 France’s Areva to cut Niger uranium production on price drop Decision is in response to falling uranium prices, a local union leader said.
October 11, 2017 Altus Strategies explorer joins the Mali gold rush Juniors have been increasingly active in Mali, regarded as a relatively stable jurisdiction, where Legend has a portfolio of gold projects and licences covering nearly 400 square kilometres.
October 10, 2017 Another world record blast for BME Blasting and explosives leader BME has broken the world record for the most electronic detonators fired in a single blast
October 9, 2017 Petra Diamonds might breach debt covenants The company says that labour disruptions in South Africa and the confiscation of a parcel of diamonds by the Tanzanian government are to blame.
October 6, 2017 Can Mali maintain its gold mining status? The fate of IAMGOLD's Sadiola mine hangs in the balance as Mali's gold exports fall and production winds down.
October 6, 2017 Electric cars prompt consultants CRU to explore cobalt sulphate index Any cobalt sulphate prices published by CRU would be based on traded prices in China, a cobalt industry source said.
October 5, 2017 Informal gold mining resumes in Mali after restructuring: minister After a 3 month suspension, Mali allows informal gold mining to recommence. The country exported over 16 tonnes of gold in the first 4 months of this year.
October 5, 2017 Graphite seeing some upward movement The graphite market has shown its first sign of life in a few years with some upward price pressure.
October 4, 2017 Massive diamond found by Sierra Leone pastor now for sale in Antwerp The 709-carat rock is the second-largest ever found in the West African nation.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
