February 25, 2025 China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos” A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.
February 25, 2025 Column: Massive Simandou mine can end Australia’s golden iron ore age, or start new one The term gamechanger is often over used enough to be rendered meaningless, but the huge Simandou mine in the West African country of Guinea is going to be just that.
February 25, 2025 Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund, secures $500M for growth plans Ambrosia will buy half of Allied's gold mining assets in Mali, which include an 80% interest in the Sadiola mine.
February 25, 2025 Botswana, De Beers sign overdue diamond deal As part of the deal, Botswana's share of diamonds from Debswana, a joint venture with De Beers, will rise from 25% to 50%.
February 25, 2025 Fortuna Mining reports fatality at Séguéla gold mine The incident occurred while a contractor was refilling extinguishers and an explosion occurred during the procedure.
February 24, 2025 Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.
February 24, 2025 Ivanhoe expands Makoko copper deposit in DRC An 81,000‑metre drill program last year in the Western Forelands drove the expansion.
February 24, 2025 Sudan’s gold output spikes amid civil war as new mining deals signed The North African nation produced 65 tons of bullion in 2024, generating some $1.6 billion in government revenue.
February 24, 2025 Amplats halts operations at South African mine after heavy rains Tumela mine, the smaller underground operation in Amplats' Amandelbult complex, was the most impacted.
February 24, 2025 Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut Cobalt prices have dropped below $10 a pound, a level not breached for 10 years.
Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold said to hire banks for Hong Kong listing Deliberations are ongoing, and the size and timing of the deal are still under discussion. January 22, 2026 | 05:10 pm
