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.

December 17, 2024

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.

December 17, 2024

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.

December 16, 2024

Hummingbird Resources sold to Nioko Resources in $17.5m cash deal

Hummingbird has flagged continued challenges around operational performance at its two African mines.

December 16, 2024

Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked

If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations.

December 13, 2024

Copper price: What’s in store for 2025

The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year bring more wild swings?

December 12, 2024

Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding cyber-physical systems.