December 11, 2024 Mali arrests, Niger site seizure rattle Western miners Short term, analysts said they expected juntas to continue squeezing the companies already in the region.
December 11, 2024 Zimbabwe wants 26% free-carry stake in new mining projects Resource nationalism is strengthening across Africa as countries seek a greater share of the profits from their commodities.
December 10, 2024 Robex shifts focus to Guinea, aims to pour first gold in 2025 The company has been producing gold at the Nampala mine in Mali since 2017.
December 10, 2024 Barrick said to seek buyer for Ivory Coast mine as bullion soars Barrick plans to stop production at the 24-year-old Tongon open-pit mine by 2027.
December 10, 2024 Fortuna boosts mineral resource at Séguéla gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire Exploration programs grew inferred resources to 677,000 gold ounces, including the contribution of four new mineral deposits, CEO says.
December 10, 2024 Barrick chair says he ‘never’ planned to use Hannam for Randgold merger Dealmaker is suing Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work.
December 10, 2024 Guinea plans sovereign wealth fund backed by iron ore income The African nation's Simandou mine is expected to start production by the first quarter of 2026.
December 10, 2024 Collapsed wall kills five Kenyan gold miners, local official says The incident occurred at the Hillo artisanal mine.
December 10, 2024 Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.
December 10, 2024 South32 pulls Mozambique smelter forecast amid unrest Transport of raw materials to Mozal Aluminum is currently being blocked by Presidential election-related civil unrest.
Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November Sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November. January 07, 2026 | 04:00 pm
Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility “We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said. January 07, 2026 | 01:38 pm
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion. January 07, 2026 | 12:15 pm