Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential mergerA $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before.Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half yearThe Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves.Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm
South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siegeSince Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to…Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am
Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest The company suspended operations at its flagship graphite mine in December. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 3:18 pm
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024 The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in 2024, nearly double its 2023 output. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Barrick to halt Mali mine amid fresh export restrictions Barrick is now banned from exporting gold from Loulo-Gounkoto's stock on site, which further disrupts normal operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2025 | 3:44 am
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025? A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios. Jeffrey Christian | January 4, 2025 | 10:22 am
Nioko’s buyout offer for Hummingbird to be declared unconditional Nioko, which holds approximately 41.81% of Hummingbird’s share capital, will submit the revised offer before Jan. 13. Staff Writer | January 3, 2025 | 3:49 am
Chinese firm to build Guinea’s biggest alumina processing plant The refinery will have the capacity to produce 1.2 million tons of alumina per year by the end of 2027. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises $537 million in race for critical minerals The funding round valued KoBold at $2.96 billion. Staff Writer | January 2, 2025 | 8:41 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