December 19, 2024

Asante nets $500m forward purchase deal for gold produced at Bibiani

The Vancouver-based gold miner said it expects gold production at Bibiani to exceed 15,000 oz. per month by mid-year.

December 19, 2024

Mercuria partners with Zambia on metals trading venture

The joint venture will buy and sell copper domestically and for export, and over time will take responsibility for trading Zambia’s share of copper output from mines.

December 19, 2024

Montage Gold breaks ground at Koné project

The Koné gold mine will be in production for 16 years and is anticipated to deliver first output by the second quarter of 2027.

December 19, 2024

Sibanye raises $500m via metals streaming deal with Franco-Nevada

South African miner seeks to boost its finances after a slump in PGM prices.

December 19, 2024

Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing

Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value.

December 18, 2024

South32 expects to start rebuilding at Mozambique project after post-election hit

Earlier this month, the company retracted its output prediction for the Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique.

December 18, 2024

Namibia investigates China’s Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining

Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region. 

December 18, 2024

Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines dispute

The miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments remain blocked.

December 18, 2024

Lucara names two largest diamonds found in 2024

The 2,488ct diamond is named Motswedi ("water spring") and the 1,094ct stone is called Seriti ("aura" or "presence").

December 17, 2024

Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo

Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium.