Burkina Faso’s gold output topped 94 tons in 2025, with 42 tons from artisanal mining
Ghana’s artisanal gold exports generated about $10 billion...
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....
In the wake of Simandou, iron ore projects are multiplying across West Africa. Once led by Liberia, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, the region’s production...
In the wake of Simandou, iron ore projects are multiplying across West Africa. Once led by Liberia, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, the region’s production...
West African Resources paid Burkina Faso A$100.35 million in 2025 taxes
Payments rose 67% amid surging gold prices, higher royalty...
West African Resources paid Burkina Faso A$100.35 million in 2025 taxes
Payments rose 67% amid surging gold prices, higher royalty...
The latest data from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) show that the country produces not only gold, but also manganese, nickel,...
The latest data from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) show that the country produces not only gold, but also manganese, nickel,...
Gold production rose 10% year on year, reaching 1.21 mln ounces in 2025.
Lafigué delivered its first full year of output, offsetting declines at other...
Gold production rose 10% year on year, reaching 1.21 mln ounces in 2025.
Lafigué delivered its first full year of output, offsetting declines at other...
Galiano Gold will invest at least C$17mln in gold exploration in Ghana in 2026.
The budget is up 70% year on year and targets reserve growth at the...
Galiano Gold will invest at least C$17mln in gold exploration in Ghana in 2026.
The budget is up 70% year on year and targets reserve growth at the...
Lucara Diamond closed a C$165 million ($121 million) equity financing to support the expansion of its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.
The...
Lucara Diamond closed a C$165 million ($121 million) equity financing to support the expansion of its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.
The...
Mali approved the transfer of the Kobada mining license to Canada’s Toubani Resources.
The decision clears the way for construction after approval of...
Mali approved the transfer of the Kobada mining license to Canada’s Toubani Resources.
The decision clears the way for construction after approval of...
Toubani Resources plans to update mineral resources at its Kobada gold project.
The company aims to identify additional gold volumes beyond the...
Toubani Resources plans to update mineral resources at its Kobada gold project.
The company aims to identify additional gold volumes beyond the...
Glencore issued 2026 copper guidance, withheld cobalt forecast amid uncertainty
DRC cobalt exports constrained by quotas, copper production...
Glencore issued 2026 copper guidance, withheld cobalt forecast amid uncertainty
DRC cobalt exports constrained by quotas, copper production...
Perseus Mining gold output fell 14% to 431,684 ounces in 2025
Lower production reported at Ivorian mines and Ghana’s Edikan
Output dip aligns with...
Perseus Mining gold output fell 14% to 431,684 ounces in 2025
Lower production reported at Ivorian mines and Ghana’s Edikan
Output dip aligns with...
Gold prices climbed above $5,500 an ounce, setting a new all-time high.
Safe-haven demand is rising amid dollar weakness and geopolitical...
Gold prices climbed above $5,500 an ounce, setting a new all-time high.
Safe-haven demand is rising amid dollar weakness and geopolitical...
Madagascar lifts 2010 suspension on mining permit issuance
Move follows 2023 mining code, aims to boost investor clarity
1,650 permit...
Madagascar lifts 2010 suspension on mining permit issuance
Move follows 2023 mining code, aims to boost investor clarity
1,650 permit...
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in...
As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana launched a series of reforms in 2025 to better regulate and structure the sector. The effort is being driven in...
Orezone agreed to acquire Hecla Quebec for up to C$593 million to diversify away from Burkina Faso.
The deal gives Orezone full ownership of the Casa...
Orezone agreed to acquire Hecla Quebec for up to C$593 million to diversify away from Burkina Faso.
The deal gives Orezone full ownership of the Casa...
Canyon Resources targets first bauxite exports from Minim Martap by mid-2026, with mining set to start in February 2026.
The project holds 144 million...
Canyon Resources targets first bauxite exports from Minim Martap by mid-2026, with mining set to start in February 2026.
The project holds 144 million...
Toubani secures $80 million Coris Bank financing for Mali gold project
Deal complements Eagle Eye streaming and ongoing equity...
Toubani secures $80 million Coris Bank financing for Mali gold project
Deal complements Eagle Eye streaming and ongoing equity...
Zambia’s copper output rose 8% to 890,346 tonnes in 2025
Growth driven by Mopani, Konkola and Kansanshi mine gains
Production missed...
Zambia’s copper output rose 8% to 890,346 tonnes in 2025
Growth driven by Mopani, Konkola and Kansanshi mine gains
Production missed...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
As concessional financing and budget support become increasingly uncertain for many African countries, Tanzania is looking for new room to manoeuvre to...
Aya Gold & Silver plans to invest about $60 million in exploration at Zgounder and Boumadine in 2026.
Most drilling is planned at...
Aya Gold & Silver plans to invest about $60 million in exploration at Zgounder and Boumadine in 2026.
Most drilling is planned at...
Desert Gold to raise C$5M for West Africa gold projects
Funds target Mali and Côte d’Ivoire exploration, plant commissioning
Flagship SMSZ mine aims...
Desert Gold to raise C$5M for West Africa gold projects
Funds target Mali and Côte d’Ivoire exploration, plant commissioning
Flagship SMSZ mine aims...
Guinea exported 182.8 million tons of bauxite in 2025, up 25% from 2024
The increase comes amid permit withdrawals, legal disputes, and sector...
Guinea exported 182.8 million tons of bauxite in 2025, up 25% from 2024
The increase comes amid permit withdrawals, legal disputes, and sector...
Harena Rare Earths plans to start building its Madagascar mine in 2027
Two rare earth projects show strong financial potential over long...
Harena Rare Earths plans to start building its Madagascar mine in 2027
Two rare earth projects show strong financial potential over long...
The Dugbe project could produce 2.27 million ounces of gold over 14 years, according to a 2022 feasibility study.
The acquisition values Pasofino...
The Dugbe project could produce 2.27 million ounces of gold over 14 years, according to a 2022 feasibility study.
The acquisition values Pasofino...
Zijin Gold agrees C$5.5 billion acquisition of Canada’s Allied Gold
Deal expands Zijin’s African footprint into Mali and Côte d’Ivoire
Allied Gold...
Zijin Gold agrees C$5.5 billion acquisition of Canada’s Allied Gold
Deal expands Zijin’s African footprint into Mali and Côte d’Ivoire
Allied Gold...
Fitch Solutions estimates that Africa could account for about 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. The projection is largely based on the current...
Fitch Solutions estimates that Africa could account for about 7% of global rare earth production by 2034. The projection is largely based on the current...
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