January 7, 2026 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.
December 31, 2025 RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.
December 18, 2025 MEGAMINES: Top 10 most capital intensive bulk mining projects When these stomach-churning capital outlays start to produce returns, they do so in spades and over generations.
December 16, 2025 UAE aluminum maker seeks investors for $6 billion US plant The EGA plant is expected to require $5 billion to $6 billion of capital investment and produce about 750,000 tons of primary aluminum a year.
December 16, 2025 Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks A supply deal could potentially avert the legal action EGA has threatened over the seizure of its assets.
December 12, 2025 Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China's export controls have caused disruptions across valuable industries.
December 4, 2025 Solidcore to buy back almost $80M worth of shares from EuroClear The buyback, which will take place on December 19, would be denominated in UAE dirhams.
December 3, 2025 Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals Proposed law redefines the concession to secure the public’s fair share while protecting nature and key environmental values.
December 1, 2025 Saudi Arabia launches bidding for 13,000 sq km mineral exploration licences The Saudi kingdom accelerates efforts to tap deposits estimated at 9.4 trillion riyals ($2.50 trillion).
November 26, 2025 World’s largest silver bar unveiled in Dubai The bullion -- weighing 1,971 kilograms and measuring 1.3 metres long -- has set a Guinness World Record.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am