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.
January 13, 2025 South Africa starts rescuing illegal gold miners trapped for months Civil rights groups say at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off shafts at the Buffelsfontein gold mine.
January 13, 2025 Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked.
January 11, 2025 Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years.
January 9, 2025 JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes.
January 8, 2025 Allied Gold gets Mali’s go-ahead for new project near Sadiola Known as Korali-Sud, the new project will be managed under Mali’s new mining code.
January 8, 2025 Indian steel titan’s coal deal frozen amid Mozambique legal row JSW Steel agreed in May to buy Minas de Revuboè, but the Mozambican government revoked the mine lease before a deal could be completed.
January 8, 2025 Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report The flows started after the M23 movement seized the Rubaya area, which has one of the world's largest deposits of coltan.
January 8, 2025 Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields.
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
