The world’s seabed holds mineral resources valued at $100 trillion. Interest in these critical minerals—cobalt, nickel, and rare earths—has surged...
The African Union says solid geological data is crucial for mining growth. It helps launch exploration programs and cuts investment risks.
Nigeria wants...
The African Union says solid geological data is crucial for mining growth. It helps launch exploration programs and cuts investment risks.
Nigeria wants...
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a major mining company operating in Africa, has firmly denied reports that it is negotiating a sale. The company is 60%...
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a major mining company operating in Africa, has firmly denied reports that it is negotiating a sale. The company is 60%...
Alphamin Resources resumed mining at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a month-long halt spurred by rebel advances. The...
Alphamin Resources resumed mining at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a month-long halt spurred by rebel advances. The...
Ghana’s Ewoyaa lithium mine is poised to produce 3.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over 12 years. Half of this output has already been sold to...
Ghana’s Ewoyaa lithium mine is poised to produce 3.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over 12 years. Half of this output has already been sold to...
Gold prices are on track to soar, and African countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast stand to gain, as they rely heavily on this mineral.
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Gold prices are on track to soar, and African countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast stand to gain, as they rely heavily on this mineral.
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Kodal Minerals produced its first lithium concentrate at the Bougouni mine in Mali in February 2025. The company planned to start exports by the end of...
Kodal Minerals produced its first lithium concentrate at the Bougouni mine in Mali in February 2025. The company planned to start exports by the end of...
Gold Fields operated Damang as its second gold mine in Ghana, but its permit will expire on April 18 after the government declined to renew it.
The...
Gold Fields operated Damang as its second gold mine in Ghana, but its permit will expire on April 18 after the government declined to renew it.
The...
In its 2025 outlook, Orezone Gold projects Bomboré mine output will range from 115,000 to 130,000 ounces, up against last year’s total of 118,746...
In its 2025 outlook, Orezone Gold projects Bomboré mine output will range from 115,000 to 130,000 ounces, up against last year’s total of 118,746...
In December 2024, Gold Fields applied to extend the mining lease for its Damang gold mine in Ghana, but the government rejected the request, leaving the...
In December 2024, Gold Fields applied to extend the mining lease for its Damang gold mine in Ghana, but the government rejected the request, leaving the...
Ghana loses over $2.3 billion annually in mining revenues due to artisanal gold smuggling, according to the Wilson Center think tank. The government...
Ghana loses over $2.3 billion annually in mining revenues due to artisanal gold smuggling, according to the Wilson Center think tank. The government...
As the global race for critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and lithium intensifies, African nations strive to have a more strategic role in these...
As the global race for critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and lithium intensifies, African nations strive to have a more strategic role in these...
Aya Gold & Silver launched a new silver plant in Morocco last year, further boosting its production capacity in the country. Over the same period, it...
Aya Gold & Silver launched a new silver plant in Morocco last year, further boosting its production capacity in the country. Over the same period, it...
In 2024, First Quantum Minerals relied on Zambia for 93% of its copper production, with the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines delivering 402,000 tonnes and...
In 2024, First Quantum Minerals relied on Zambia for 93% of its copper production, with the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines delivering 402,000 tonnes and...
Barrick Gold has suspended production at Loulo-Gounkoto, Mali's largest gold mine, since early 2025. The company decided due to an ongoing dispute with...
Barrick Gold has suspended production at Loulo-Gounkoto, Mali's largest gold mine, since early 2025. The company decided due to an ongoing dispute with...
In July 2024, African Gold reported inferred resources of 452,000 ounces at 2.9 g/t gold for the Blaffo Guetto deposit within its Didievi project in Côte...
In July 2024, African Gold reported inferred resources of 452,000 ounces at 2.9 g/t gold for the Blaffo Guetto deposit within its Didievi project in Côte...
Volt Resources drilled its Guinea gold projects in 2021 to test mineralisation at key prospects. Its assets include the Kouroussa project, which is close...
Volt Resources drilled its Guinea gold projects in 2021 to test mineralisation at key prospects. Its assets include the Kouroussa project, which is close...
Guinea, the world’s second-largest bauxite producer, faces a critical challenge as it seeks to process its bauxite locally. The government, led by Mamadi...
Guinea, the world’s second-largest bauxite producer, faces a critical challenge as it seeks to process its bauxite locally. The government, led by Mamadi...
Barrick Gold Corporation produced 3.9 million ounces of gold and 195,000 tonnes of copper in 2024. The world’s second-largest gold producer plans to...
Barrick Gold Corporation produced 3.9 million ounces of gold and 195,000 tonnes of copper in 2024. The world’s second-largest gold producer plans to...
Over the past decade, Africa’s first and second-largest uranium producers, Namibia and Niger, exported most of their output to China and France. However,...
Over the past decade, Africa’s first and second-largest uranium producers, Namibia and Niger, exported most of their output to China and France. However,...
Last November, Mali's 2023 Mining Code was applied to the Bougouni lithium mine project. Under the memorandum of understanding signed on the occasion,...
Last November, Mali's 2023 Mining Code was applied to the Bougouni lithium mine project. Under the memorandum of understanding signed on the occasion,...
Nampala, Robex Resources’ only producing gold mine in Mali, has delivered 51,827 ounces in 2023. However, the mine’s output dropped in 2024, contrasting...
Nampala, Robex Resources’ only producing gold mine in Mali, has delivered 51,827 ounces in 2023. However, the mine’s output dropped in 2024, contrasting...
According to McKinsey, Mining generates 4%-7% of direct global greenhouse gas emissions. This, paired with current energy transition challenges, is...
According to McKinsey, Mining generates 4%-7% of direct global greenhouse gas emissions. This, paired with current energy transition challenges, is...
Lucara Diamond has postponed production at its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana from H2 2026 to H1 2028. According to the company, the launch was...
Lucara Diamond has postponed production at its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana from H2 2026 to H1 2028. According to the company, the launch was...
Ivanhoe Mines, the Canadian mining powerhouse, revolutionized the Kamoa-Kakula project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), turning it into Africa’s...
Ivanhoe Mines, the Canadian mining powerhouse, revolutionized the Kamoa-Kakula project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), turning it into Africa’s...
Société Minière de Boké (SMB) will participate in the 29th Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina event in Miami from April 2-4, 2025. Fastmarkets organizes this...
Société Minière de Boké (SMB) will participate in the 29th Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina event in Miami from April 2-4, 2025. Fastmarkets organizes this...
Aurum Resources confirmed the discovery of 1.59 million ounces of gold at its Boundiali project in Ivory Coast in January. The company plans to continue...
Aurum Resources confirmed the discovery of 1.59 million ounces of gold at its Boundiali project in Ivory Coast in January. The company plans to continue...
Robex Resources secured a $130 million credit facility in March 2025 to fund the completion of its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea. The mine promises to...
Robex Resources secured a $130 million credit facility in March 2025 to fund the completion of its Kiniero gold mine in Guinea. The mine promises to...
The mining code adopted in 2023 grants Mali up to a 35% stake in its mines, compared to a maximum of 20% under the previous framework. This reform is...
The mining code adopted in 2023 grants Mali up to a 35% stake in its mines, compared to a maximum of 20% under the previous framework. This reform is...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produces over 70% of the world’s cobalt, but most of it is refined in China, which also owns several Congolese...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produces over 70% of the world’s cobalt, but most of it is refined in China, which also owns several Congolese...
In 2024, Aya Gold & Silver produced 1.65 million ounces of silver from its Zgounder mine in Morocco. The company also completed an expansion project last...
In 2024, Aya Gold & Silver produced 1.65 million ounces of silver from its Zgounder mine in Morocco. The company also completed an expansion project last...
Genmin is gearing up to start iron ore production at its Baniaka mine in Gabon by 2026. According to a 2022 pre-feasibility study, to achieve this goal,...
Genmin is gearing up to start iron ore production at its Baniaka mine in Gabon by 2026. According to a 2022 pre-feasibility study, to achieve this goal,...
Mining contributed 24% to Mauritania’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, driven by gold and iron ore extraction. Despite the performance, reported by...
Mining contributed 24% to Mauritania’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, driven by gold and iron ore extraction. Despite the performance, reported by...
CMOC Group Limited (CMOC) has announced on March 21st full‑year 2024 results, marking a new chapter of industry leadership with record highs in revenue,...
CMOC Group Limited (CMOC) has announced on March 21st full‑year 2024 results, marking a new chapter of industry leadership with record highs in revenue,...
Allied Gold operates the Bonikro and Agbaou gold mines in Côte d'Ivoire and the Sadiola mine in Mali. The company is currently listed on the Toronto Stock...
Allied Gold operates the Bonikro and Agbaou gold mines in Côte d'Ivoire and the Sadiola mine in Mali. The company is currently listed on the Toronto Stock...
Rio Tinto is active in Guinea, South Africa, and Madagascar. In the first, it develops the Simandou iron deposit. In the other two, it extracts mineral...
Rio Tinto is active in Guinea, South Africa, and Madagascar. In the first, it develops the Simandou iron deposit. In the other two, it extracts mineral...
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