January 7, 2025

Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from 2026

Zijin launched the project through a joint venture with the state-owned DRC company Cominiere in 2022.

January 6, 2025

Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest

The company suspended operations at its flagship graphite mine in December.

January 6, 2025

CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024

The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in 2024, nearly double its 2023 output.

January 6, 2025

Barrick to halt Mali mine amid fresh export restrictions

Barrick is now banned from exporting gold from Loulo-Gounkoto's stock on site, which further disrupts normal operations.

January 4, 2025

Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?

A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios.

January 3, 2025

Nioko’s buyout offer for Hummingbird to be declared unconditional

Nioko, which holds approximately 41.81% of Hummingbird’s share capital, will submit the revised offer before Jan. 13.

January 2, 2025

Chinese firm to build Guinea’s biggest alumina processing plant

The refinery will have the capacity to produce 1.2 million tons of alumina per year by the end of 2027.

January 2, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises $537 million in race for critical minerals

The funding round valued KoBold at $2.96 billion.

December 31, 2024

De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reports

The diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years.

December 31, 2024

New year’s resolutions for miners – 2025

Timothy Foden, co-head of the arbitration group at Boies Schiller Flexner, looks at legal challenges facing the mining industry.