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.
Harmony Gold resumes site clearing at Eva Copper project
Harmony Gold has restarted construction at its Eva Copper project in Australia after receiving environmental approval following a delay caused by the discovery of a protected…
Penny says consortium to finalise De Beers deal with Anglo
The Global Diamond Consortium is moving swiftly to finalise agreements to acquire Anglo American's 85% stake in De Beers, backed by Botswana.
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.
Allied Gold plans shareholder payouts even as costs rise
Allied Gold plans to initiate dividends and share buybacks as its low-cost Kurmuk mine in Ethiopia starts up, balancing higher operating costs with future output growth.
Harmony Bold: How SA's famed miner is taking on Australia
South Africa's Harmony Gold is expanding into Australia with major copper projects like Eva and CSA, balancing environmental delays and hedging debates against its long-term…
AngloGold holds output target despite 9% production fall
AngloGold Ashanti has affirmed its full-year production forecast of up to 3.17 million ounces, despite higher mining costs and a 9% decline in third-quarter output.
Sibanye-Stillwater slashes US platinum forecast after strike
Sibanye-Stillwater has cut its full-year US platinum group metals production guidance and raised cost forecasts following a disruptive five-week strike at its Stillwater…
Gold Fields puts question mark over Northern Star bid
Gold Fields has cast fresh doubt over its proposed $23bn buyout of Northern Star Resources, indicating there is no certainty a deal will be concluded amid pressure to sweeten the…
Petra bags $20m lifeline after pledging historic mine's output
Petra Diamonds has secured a $20m advance by pledging Cullinan's future production and agreed debt forbearance terms with lenders as it navigates declining diamond prices and…
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…
Why even record gold prices can't coax a new mine from SA
Despite historic gold prices, South Africa struggles to open new mines. Decades of lagging exploration, deep-level infrastructure costs, and regulatory barriers are holding back…
Gold mining cost inflation strikes a 13-year high
Gold mining costs climbed to a record high of $1,930 an ounce, driven by sharp cost inflation, yet global output remains on track for another annual record.
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…
Endeavour gold target on track despite Mana collapse
Endeavour Mining has temporarily halted underground mining operations at its Mana mine in Burkina Faso after an access ramp subsided, blocking portals to active areas.
Canada green lights Gold Fields's $1.9bn Windfall project
Gold Fields has secured a crucial environmental permit for its $1.9bn Windfall gold project in Québec, clearing the path towards full project construction.
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.