Illegal gold mining forces Ghana to close water treatment plantSurging gold prices have spurred an illicit rush in Africa’s biggest producer of the metal.Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 7:01 am
Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from 2026Zijin launched the project through a joint venture with the…Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 6:57 am
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in…Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reports The diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years. Staff Writer | December 31, 2024 | 10:33 am
New year’s resolutions for miners – 2025 Timothy Foden, co-head of the arbitration group at Boies Schiller Flexner, looks at legal challenges facing the mining industry. Timothy Foden | December 31, 2024 | 10:30 am
Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month. Northern Miner Staff | December 31, 2024 | 9:38 am
Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries. Rob Karpati | December 31, 2024 | 9:00 am
Old mines and gold waste power surge in Pan African’s shares The stock has gained 94% in Johannesburg this year, more than triple the return of the next-best miner, Harmony Gold. Bloomberg News | December 31, 2024 | 8:52 am
Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Cassius Mining takes Ghana to court for $277m The Australian miner said the claim, witness statements and independent expert reports have all been filed at the International Tribunal in London. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 11:08 am
Gemfields pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest The miner said that groups "took advantage" of political unrest to attempt to invade its site. Staff Writer | December 27, 2024 | 5:50 am
Ganfeng begins production at Goulamina lithium mine in Mali The project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa. Staff Writer | December 26, 2024 | 9:09 am