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.
February 6, 2025 Suspended Exxaro CEO resigns following allegations Nombasa Tsengwa submitted her resignation in a Feb. 5 following a probe into allegations over her conduct.
February 6, 2025 Anglo American to review De Beers value amid weak diamond demand De Beers rough diamond production decreased by 26% to 5.8 million carats in 2024.
February 6, 2025 Barrick says global gold reserves rose 23% last year Reserves jumped after a new assessment of Pakistan’s giant Reko Diq project.
February 6, 2025 Anglo Platinum says profit fell by up to 52% on lower prices Amplats and its peers in South Africa have been battling a prolonged period of weak prices.
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
