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.

December 12, 2024

Exxaro said to have discussed acquiring South African manganese mine

The Tshipi Borwa mine produced 3.3 million tonnes of ore in 2022, making it the country’s second-biggest producer in that year.

December 12, 2024

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

December 11, 2024

Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in Mozambique

Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election since early October, with at least 100 fatalities reported.

December 11, 2024

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.

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.