Namibia investigates China’s Xinfeng for alleged illegal miningNamibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is investigating Xinfeng for alleged illegal mining in the lithium-rich Erongo region. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 8:00 am
Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines disputeThe miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments…Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 7:19 am
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from CongoApple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed…Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 3:18 pm
Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Mali arrests, Niger site seizure rattle Western miners Short term, analysts said they expected juntas to continue squeezing the companies already in the region. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 11:06 am
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. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 7:59 am
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. Trish Saywell, Special to The Northern Miner Group | December 10, 2024 | 2:12 pm
Barrick said to seek buyer for Ivory Coast mine as bullion soars Barrick plans to stop production at the 24-year-old Tongon open-pit mine by 2027. Bloomberg News | December 10, 2024 | 12:55 pm
Fortuna boosts mineral resource at Séguéla gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire Exploration programs grew inferred resources to 677,000 gold ounces, including the contribution of four new mineral deposits, CEO says. Staff Writer | December 10, 2024 | 11:29 am
Barrick chair says he ‘never’ planned to use Hannam for Randgold merger Dealmaker is suing Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work. Staff Writer | December 10, 2024 | 10:47 am
Guinea plans sovereign wealth fund backed by iron ore income The African nation's Simandou mine is expected to start production by the first quarter of 2026. Bloomberg News | December 10, 2024 | 9:29 am
Collapsed wall kills five Kenyan gold miners, local official says The incident occurred at the Hillo artisanal mine. Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 9:10 am