February 3, 2025

‘King coal’ is critical mineral for South Africa, minister says

Coal should be considered a critical mineral in South Africa because of its contribution to employment and economy, its mineral resources minister says.

February 3, 2025

De Beers seals sales and mining contract with Botswana

Deal comes after more than five years of negotiation and within 100 days of the election of a new government in the country.

February 3, 2025

Resolute Mining CEO quits following detention in Mali

Terry Holohan is leaving the gold miner after taking time away following his release by Mali’s ruling military junta.

February 1, 2025

INSIGHT: How two former employees are driving Mali’s hardball talks with Barrick

Two former Barrick executives helped drive Mali's demands for a payment of around $200 million from the Canadian miner, Reuters sources say.

February 1, 2025

Mali gold mine accident kills more than a dozen, including women and children

The incident occurred at an open-pit gold mine near the village of Danga.

January 31, 2025

Trafigura and former executive found guilty of bribing Angolan official

Mike Wainwright was found guilty by a Swiss court of paying bribes to an Angolan official in exchange for oil contracts.

January 31, 2025

Gemfields halts emerald sales over Zambia export tax

Before the 15% export tariff, Gemfields suspended production at Kagem, citing market saturation from discounted emeralds.

January 30, 2025

Endeavour Mining posts 34% output rise in fourth quarter

Higher grades and throughput after the end of the regional wet season helped gold production increase to 363,000 oz.

January 30, 2025

GRAPH: Cobalt price plunge and the EV market

Inflation adjusted cobalt prices are the lowest in 100 years after a deluge of new supply. Stagnating demand from EVs only adds to the bear case. 

January 30, 2025

Asante Gold ramps up production at Bibiani mine in Ghana

The ramp-up activities are being funded by the initial $100 million deposit from Fujairah Holdings.