According to the International Energy Agency, about 55 additional mines will be needed to meet global lithium demand by 2035. Against this backdrop, the...
Zijin Mining raised its 2028 gold production target to 140 tonnes, up from 110 tonnes.
The group agreed to acquire Allied Gold for $5.5...
Zijin Mining raised its 2028 gold production target to 140 tonnes, up from 110 tonnes.
The group agreed to acquire Allied Gold for $5.5...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
In volume terms, Botswana is Africa’s largest diamond producer and the world’s second largest. While Angola is unlikely to challenge that position in the...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold around 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, according to several converging assessments. Among the...
Mali creates state-owned Sopamim to manage mining stakes
Move aims to boost state control, revenue share
Mining generated 1,075 billion CFA...
Mali creates state-owned Sopamim to manage mining stakes
Move aims to boost state control, revenue share
Mining generated 1,075 billion CFA...
Cameroon to revoke non-compliant artisanal gold mining permits
Operators must meet environmental, reporting requirements or close
Export...
Cameroon to revoke non-compliant artisanal gold mining permits
Operators must meet environmental, reporting requirements or close
Export...
EcoGraf signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for technical assistance on its Epanko graphite project in...
EcoGraf signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for technical assistance on its Epanko graphite project in...
BGFIBank is expanding its institutional presence in African mining finance, with a focus on the DRC and Ivory Coast.
African banks, including AFG Bank,...
BGFIBank is expanding its institutional presence in African mining finance, with a focus on the DRC and Ivory Coast.
African banks, including AFG Bank,...
In the Republic of Congo, the planned Zanaga iron ore mine is expected to produce 12 million tons of iron ore per year in its first phase, requiring an...
In the Republic of Congo, the planned Zanaga iron ore mine is expected to produce 12 million tons of iron ore per year in its first phase, requiring an...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC
Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown...
Namibia becomes party to Luanda Agreement alongside Angola, Botswana, and DRC
Initiative aims to counter rising competition from lab-grown...
Angola targets diamond production of 17 million carats by 2027 despite weak prices and rising competition from synthetic diamonds.
Diamond sales...
Angola targets diamond production of 17 million carats by 2027 despite weak prices and rising competition from synthetic diamonds.
Diamond sales...
Cora Gold plans up to £13.7 million fundraising for Mali project
Eagle Eye Asset backs deal, becomes strategic shareholder
Funds to advance Sanankoro...
Cora Gold plans up to £13.7 million fundraising for Mali project
Eagle Eye Asset backs deal, becomes strategic shareholder
Funds to advance Sanankoro...
Altona Rare Earths has secured U.S. support for the Monte Muambe rare earth project in Mozambique.
The move reflects Washington’s push to diversify...
Altona Rare Earths has secured U.S. support for the Monte Muambe rare earth project in Mozambique.
The move reflects Washington’s push to diversify...
Prospect Resources lifts Mumbezhi copper resources 63%, adds gold and cobalt
Project now hosts 174 million tonnes at 0.44%...
Prospect Resources lifts Mumbezhi copper resources 63%, adds gold and cobalt
Project now hosts 174 million tonnes at 0.44%...
State miner SODEMI and China’s CGM create a new exploration company
Joint venture launches first bauxite exploration project
Côte d’Ivoire seeks to...
State miner SODEMI and China’s CGM create a new exploration company
Joint venture launches first bauxite exploration project
Côte d’Ivoire seeks to...
Lotus Resources raises A$76 million via share placement
Funds support Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, Botswana project
Company targets...
Lotus Resources raises A$76 million via share placement
Funds support Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi, Botswana project
Company targets...
De Beers cuts 2026 diamond production forecast to 21-26 million carats
Weak natural diamond demand, lab-grown competition pressure...
De Beers cuts 2026 diamond production forecast to 21-26 million carats
Weak natural diamond demand, lab-grown competition pressure...
Barrick forecasts 260,000-290,000 ounces from Mali mine in 2026
Loulo-Gounkoto returns to guidance after dispute settlement with Mali
Production...
Barrick forecasts 260,000-290,000 ounces from Mali mine in 2026
Loulo-Gounkoto returns to guidance after dispute settlement with Mali
Production...
Rio Tinto drops Glencore merger talks after failing to reach agreement
Proposed deal valued combined miner above $200 billion
Copper synergies...
Rio Tinto drops Glencore merger talks after failing to reach agreement
Proposed deal valued combined miner above $200 billion
Copper synergies...
Buenassa has submitted a $1.5bn bid to acquire Chemaf as part of a $3.5bn industrial plan
The roadmap includes completion of Chemaf’s...
Buenassa has submitted a $1.5bn bid to acquire Chemaf as part of a $3.5bn industrial plan
The roadmap includes completion of Chemaf’s...
Ivanhoe Electric plans to continue and accelerate copper and nickel exploration at the Samapleu-Grata project in 2026.
The partners will launch a...
Ivanhoe Electric plans to continue and accelerate copper and nickel exploration at the Samapleu-Grata project in 2026.
The partners will launch a...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
Washington’s 2026 Ministerial marks a shift from market pricing to state control of critical minerals via security, finance, and...
Côte d’Ivoire grants mining permits for Assafou, Doropo gold projects
Approvals clear way for construction starting 2026-2028
Projects boost...
Côte d’Ivoire grants mining permits for Assafou, Doropo gold projects
Approvals clear way for construction starting 2026-2028
Projects boost...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining
Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10...
Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining
Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10...
Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025.
A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the...
Revenues at Lesotho’s Letšeng diamond mine fell 36% year on year to $97.7 million in 2025.
A 14% drop in production and a 20% decline in the...
Tanzania delays Kishapu solar project first 50 MW to Q1 2026
Grid integration challenges cited despite AFD-backed network...
Tanzania delays Kishapu solar project first 50 MW to Q1 2026
Grid integration challenges cited despite AFD-backed network...
Ghana proposes new gold royalty scale to boost state revenue
Government offers levy cut to ease miner opposition to reforms
Gold exports...
Ghana proposes new gold royalty scale to boost state revenue
Government offers levy cut to ease miner opposition to reforms
Gold exports...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore.
Ivanhoe said...
The United States advanced talks to source critical minerals from the DRC, targeting assets operated by Ivanhoe Mines and Glencore.
Ivanhoe said...
Zimbabwe generated $3.4 billion in mineral export revenues in 2025, excluding gold and silver, according to the MMCZ.
Total mining revenues...
Zimbabwe generated $3.4 billion in mineral export revenues in 2025, excluding gold and silver, according to the MMCZ.
Total mining revenues...
European projects seek African graphite to support battery-grade processing in Europe
Northern Graphite and Blencowe Resources supply material...
European projects seek African graphite to support battery-grade processing in Europe
Northern Graphite and Blencowe Resources supply material...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals
The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry...
Washington is preparing a $12bn plan to stockpile rare earths and key minerals
The initiative targets supply security for U.S. industry...
Gold reached a new all-time high near $5,590 per ounce last week. Although the upward momentum has eased somewhat in recent days, analysts continue...
Gold reached a new all-time high near $5,590 per ounce last week. Although the upward momentum has eased somewhat in recent days, analysts continue...
Eramet ended the mandate of CEO Paulo Castellari and appointed Chair Christel Bories as interim chief executive.
The board cited differences over...
Eramet ended the mandate of CEO Paulo Castellari and appointed Chair Christel Bories as interim chief executive.
The board cited differences over...
Aura Energy plans to raise A$20 million ($13 million) to fund development of the Tiris uranium project in Mauritania.
The company targets a final...
Aura Energy plans to raise A$20 million ($13 million) to fund development of the Tiris uranium project in Mauritania.
The company targets a final...
BHP selected South Africa’s Orion Minerals for its Xplor program but made no move into the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s largest copper...
BHP selected South Africa’s Orion Minerals for its Xplor program but made no move into the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s largest copper...
New graphite plant launched in Niassa with 200,000-ton annual capacity
Project comes after production fell sharply in 2024
Chinese and U.S....
New graphite plant launched in Niassa with 200,000-ton annual capacity
Project comes after production fell sharply in 2024
Chinese and U.S....
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