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.
February 19, 2025 Sibanye signs chrome pact with Glencore amid platinum price slump Chrome prices have been buoyant, driven by demand from China.
February 19, 2025 AngloGold returns to profit after gold price rally The miner's profit surged to $954M last year from a loss of $46M in 2023.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm