December 5, 2024

Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners

Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.

December 5, 2024

Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick CEO amid tax dispute – report

Bristow is accused of money laundering and violating financial regulations, according to Reuters.

December 5, 2024

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

December 5, 2024

Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy

Declining earnings from diamonds have limited government spending.

December 5, 2024

Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown

Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.

December 4, 2024

Exxaro suspends CEO pending workplace conduct investigation

Nombasa Tsengwa is the company's first woman CEO and was recently elected president of the Minerals Council of South Africa.

December 4, 2024

Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output

Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.

December 4, 2024

Biden unveils $600 million in new financing for African railway

While in Lobito, Biden toured the port and met with companies investing in the project.

December 4, 2024

Workers’ strike slows production at B2Gold’s Fekola mine, sources say

Between 1,875 and 2,000 workers at B2Gold's Fekola mine in Mali launched the seven-day strike on Nov. 29.

December 4, 2024

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium mine.