December 4, 2024

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

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

December 3, 2024

The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks

The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.

December 3, 2024

Biden to announce millions in African Lobito corridor funding

Biden is expected to announce an additional $600 million in financing during his trip to Angola.

December 3, 2024

Gem Diamonds unveils cost-savings plan for Lesotho mine

Revised life-of-mine plan will reduce total waste stripping by 65.8 million tonnes, leading to an estimated cost saving of $180 million.

December 2, 2024

Aya pours first silver from new mill at Zgounder

Located in the Anti-Atlas mountains of west-central Morocco, Zgounder is considered the second most important silver producer in the kingdom.

December 2, 2024

Sanu Gold secures investments from Montage Gold, Lundin family

Upon closing, Montage would become a 19.99% shareholder in Sanu.

December 2, 2024

B2Gold says strike at Fekola mine will not impact output

The strike is expected to last seven days, ending on Dec. 5, 2024.

December 2, 2024

De Beers closes 2024 with huge price cuts

The world’s largest diamond producer by value has reportedly cut prices between 10% and 15% across the board.

December 1, 2024

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

November 29, 2024

Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation

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