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Alphamin strikes deal to supply new US smelter with Bisie tin
Alphamin Resources has signed an agreement to supply up to 3,600 tons of tin annually from its Bisie mine in the DRC to a new US smelter operated by Nathan Trotter & Co.
Higher gold price lifts Barrick profit despite production decline
Higher realised gold prices boosted Barrick Mining's third-quarter profit to $1.32bn, successfully offsetting lower production caused by severe weather and operational delays.
Congo residents seek $6.3m from Chinese mine over pollution
Residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed a $6.3m lawsuit against the Chinese-controlled COMMUS copper and cobalt mine, alleging toxic pollution caused serious…
Trump-backed mining deals face scrutiny after Democrat gains
Critical minerals deals worth billions backed by the Trump administration face intense congressional scrutiny following Democratic gains in the midterm elections.
Congo orders illegal mining probe after copper, cobalt seizures
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a formal investigation into widespread illegal mining and mineral smuggling after seizing thousands of tonnes of copper and cobalt…
Glencore proposes pay change for Nagle in event of takeover
Glencore is consulting shareholders on a revised remuneration package for CEO Gary Nagle that would allow his long-term share awards to vest earlier in the event of a takeover.
SSC expands mining ownership role with R500m Marula deal
SSC Group has agreed to acquire a 30% B-BBEE stake in Marula Mining's Northern Cape critical minerals projects in a deal valued at R500m, taking on both an ownership and…
Petra shares suspended after missing annual report deadline
PETRA Diamonds’ shares were suspended in London on Monday after the company failed to publish its annual financial report by the October 31 deadline. The Financial Conduct…
Friedland-backed Sunrise approves Syerston scandium mine
Sunrise Energy Metals has greenlit development of the Syerston scandium mine in Australia, backed by up to $400m in funding from the US Department of Defense.
Kenya nears decision on Mrima Hill critical minerals project
Kenya expects to select a developer for the multibillion-dollar Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit within three weeks, with major US, Australian, and British consortia…
Russia’s Rusal strikes Ghana bauxite deal
Russian aluminium giant RUSAL has partnered with Ghana's GIADEC to launch bauxite mining and alumina refining joint ventures tapping the massive Nyinahin deposit.
Glencore keeps copper forecast as Q3 output improves
Glencore's copper production increased 2% quarter on quarter in the third quarter, allowing the commodities giant to keep its full-year guidance unchanged despite lower cobalt…
Iron ore hits two-year low as demand weakens
Iron ore prices have tumbled to their lowest levels in over two years, driven down by weakening steel demand in China and expanding global supply.
Congo ousts artisanal mining regulator amid crackdown
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended SAEMAPE director general Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo as authorities ramp up enforcement against illegal artisanal mining on copper…
EU looks to US model for critical minerals security
The EU is considering taking direct equity stakes in critical-minerals projects to cut its reliance on China and keep pace with interventionist strategies in the US and Japan.
Rio Tinto commits $1.9bn to Queensland bauxite project
Rio Tinto is investing $1.9bn in Queensland's new Kangwinan bauxite project to replace depleting production and boost capacity at its Weipa hub.
Teck faces strike at Canada’s biggest copper mine
Teck Resources faces a potential strike at Highland Valley Copper, Canada's biggest copper mine, adding to global supply risks as labour tensions mount across the industry.
Fortescue warns China iron ore standoff could hit profit
Fortescue warns that a protracted pricing standoff with China’s state-backed buyer CMRG could dent full-year profits if unresolved before year-end.
Kenmare says Moma agreement not yet confirmed
Kenmare Resources says it cannot yet confirm whether its key Implementation Agreement with the Mozambican government has been finalised, awaiting formal communication.
Tharisa starts wheeling renewable power to SA mine
Tharisa has begun receiving wheeled renewable electricity from an Etana Energy wind project in Mpumalanga, marking the first step in a major long-term clean power deal.