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.

February 25, 2025

Botswana, De Beers sign overdue diamond deal

As part of the deal, Botswana's share of diamonds from Debswana, a joint venture with De Beers, will rise from 25% to 50%.

February 25, 2025

Fortuna Mining reports fatality at Séguéla gold mine

The incident occurred while a contractor was refilling extinguishers and an explosion occurred during the procedure.

February 24, 2025

Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace

President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.

February 24, 2025

Ivanhoe expands Makoko copper deposit in DRC

An 81,000‑metre drill program last year in the Western Forelands drove the expansion.

February 24, 2025

Sudan’s gold output spikes amid civil war as new mining deals signed

The North African nation produced 65 tons of bullion in 2024, generating some $1.6 billion in government revenue.

February 24, 2025

Amplats halts operations at South African mine after heavy rains

Tumela mine, the smaller underground operation in Amplats' Amandelbult complex, was the most impacted.

February 24, 2025

Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut

Cobalt prices have dropped below $10 a pound, a level not breached for 10 years.

February 24, 2025

Lucara hits annual diamond production record

The diamond miner increased its processed ore to 2.9 million tonnes last year, up from 2.8 million tonnes in 2023.