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.

January 14, 2025

Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized

The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.

January 13, 2025

Barrick Gold says it will be obliged to temporarily suspend operations at Mali mines

The seizure of the gold meant it was no longer covered by Barrick's insurance, the company said.