February 13, 2025

Global Atomic gains on Niger project reassurance

The Toronto-listed miner said it had "many successful meetings" at the African Mining Indaba Conference.

February 12, 2025

Chinese lithium firms take over copycat Nigeria refinery project

A joint venture between Canmax Technologies and Jiangxi Jiuling last year took a controlling interest in Ganfeng Lithium Industry.

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.