March 14, 2025

AVZ Minerals scores legal victory against Congo over disputed lithium mine

AVZ initially held the permit to develop the Manono project, one of the world's largest hard rock lithium deposits, which was revoked in 2023.

March 14, 2025

Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals

Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.

March 13, 2025

Tin price jumps after Alphamin temporarily ceases operations at Congo mine

The mining company is temporarily halting operations due to local unrest.

March 13, 2025

Exxaro’s new CEO tasked with diversifying into battery metals

Mining veteran Ben Magara will steer the South African coal miner's push into battery metals.

March 12, 2025

Barrick must pay dealmaker Hannam $2 million over Randgold merger, UK court rules

Hannam & Partners said it was promised a minimum of $10 million from Barrick's 2018 acquisition of Randgold.

March 12, 2025

Accidents at giant Simandou iron ore project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry

13 worker deaths reported at Simandou since June 2023, sources and documents say.

March 12, 2025

Rhodium price hits 20-month high after Amplats’ bid

Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023.

March 10, 2025

Cobalt price soars on supply fears after Congo export ban

ERG declared force majeure on deliveries because of a DRC ban on exports of the battery material.

March 9, 2025

BHP earns right to take 75% stake in Cobre’s Botswana projects

The deal follows Cobre's selection in BHP's Xplor program in January last year.

March 9, 2025

US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT

One of Africa's most richly endowed countries, the DRC is world’s largest producer of cobalt -- accounting for over 70% of global production.