December 23, 2024

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.

December 23, 2024

Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia

The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.

December 22, 2024

Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

December 20, 2024

Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

December 20, 2024

Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.

December 20, 2024

Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence

The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence.

December 20, 2024

Petra Diamonds cuts forecasts, jobs amid market weakness

Sales revenue for the third tender fell 7% to $71 million, bringing year-to-date revenue to $146 million, down from $188 million last year.

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.