February 12, 2025 First Quantum will not rush into sale of Zambian copper mines stake The Canadian miner wants to secure a long-term partner at its Zambian mines.
February 12, 2025 Barrick considers Mali care and maintenance: Bristow Gold stockpiles in the country have been seized and four Barrick employees remain under detention.
February 11, 2025 ‘Show me the money’: record gold price is test for top miners The next 10 days gives the top producers a chance to win back skeptical shareholders.
February 11, 2025 Barrick and Mali fail to reach deal, talks halted Mali is asking for a single payment of $197m, while Barrick is proposing a payment plan distributed over time.
February 11, 2025 Kodal kicks off production at Mali’s Bougouni lithium mine First production of spodumene concentrate at Bougouni makes it Mali's second lithium mine to begin operations in less than two months.
February 10, 2025 ReElement, Novare to build Africa’s first critical elements refinery The $100 million facility is expected to begin development in H2 2025.
February 10, 2025 Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market Botswana is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value.
February 10, 2025 Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.
February 10, 2025 South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns The miners were unable to exit the shaft after a pulley system used to enter and exit the mine snapped.
February 9, 2025 Mali’s gold production plunges 23% in 2024 The government's conflict with mining companies could be the reason for the lower output, an official says.
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
