February 28, 2025 China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.
February 27, 2025 Ecora inks $50M streaming deal for Zambian copper mine "The acquisition will cement copper at the core of our commodity exposure," Ecora's CEO said.
February 27, 2025 India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia The move comes as India is taking efforts to reduce its reliance on imports of minerals such as lithium.
February 27, 2025 Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt.
February 27, 2025 Kore Potash sets Kola project cost at $2B Kore expects construction at Kola potash project to begin on January 1, 2026 and take around three and a half years.
February 27, 2025 Implats mulls early closure of Canada mine amid palladium slump Implats is considering an early shutdown for its Lac des Iles mine as prices for palladium have fallen more than 70% since 2022.
February 26, 2025 Sibanye walks away from Rhyolite Ridge lithium project on weak prices The decision follows a review of new studies showing the project didn't meet Sibanye's investment criteria.
February 25, 2025 China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos” A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.
February 25, 2025 Column: Massive Simandou mine can end Australia’s golden iron ore age, or start new one The term gamechanger is often over used enough to be rendered meaningless, but the huge Simandou mine in the West African country of Guinea is going to be just that.
February 25, 2025 Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund, secures $500M for growth plans Ambrosia will buy half of Allied's gold mining assets in Mali, which include an 80% interest in the Sadiola mine.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
