January 16, 2025 Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.
January 16, 2025 South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.
January 15, 2025 Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again…
January 15, 2025 Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash.
January 15, 2025 South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine Civil rights groups said at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off the mine in Stilfontein.
January 15, 2025 Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say Barrick on Tuesday confirmed it had suspended operations in the West African country.
January 15, 2025 Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.
January 14, 2025 Newcore Gold hits high-grades at Enchi, eyes resource upgrade, pre-feasibility in 2025 The 248-sq. km property hosts five deposits and over 25 untested exploration targets.
January 14, 2025 Asante Gold’s Bibiani underground feasibility confirms seven-year mine extension The post-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return.
January 14, 2025 Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
