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.

February 7, 2025

Anglo American nears De Beers spinoff

Botswana, which holds a 15% stake in De Beers valued at $2.5 billion, is considering increasing its stake in the diamond miner.

February 6, 2025

Mining Indaba: From crime to catalyst – artisanal miners demand reform

Formalizing ASM and enforcing anti-corruption measures are two sides of the same coin.

February 6, 2025

Column: Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different

The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last.