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.
February 21, 2025 Ivanhoe nets $193M profit but floods, quick expansion cloud outlook The disruption at Kipushi not only pushed C1 costs higher but also underlines the vulnerability of operations.
February 21, 2025 Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.
February 21, 2025 China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.
February 21, 2025 Harmony Gold reports fatality at Mponeng mine The accident took place on Thursday morning when the seismic event was followed by a ground collapse.
February 21, 2025 Sibanye shares fall after smaller loss as US mines struggle The South African producer made a loss of $398 million in 2024.
February 20, 2025 Barrick reaches agreement with Mali to resolve mining dispute – report Barrick will pay $438M to the government in exchange for the release of detained employees, the return of seized gold and the resumption of operations at Loulo-Gounkoto.
February 20, 2025 World’s biggest miners pinched by iron ore’s China problem BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Vale all posted weaker profits this week.
February 20, 2025 Gold Fields may consider share buyback as price rally boosts profit The South African mining company reported a 42% jump in annual profit.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
