The license clears the way for mining at the Makuutu project and marks the first large-scale mining license to be awarded in the country.

Timothy Foden, partner in international arbitration group at law firm Boies Schiller Flexner looks forward at legal challenges facing the mining industry.

Gold prices have been setting annual records for the past three years.

Despite the December 18 accident, the Guinea Alumina Corporation doesn't expect interruptions to its mining, rail and export activities.

South African miners have been hit by a spate of underground sit-ins in recent months.

Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021.

The South African firm has sold its 45% stake in Ghana's Asanko gold mine to joint venture partner Galiano Gold.