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.
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.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
