Freeport progresses on Indonesian mine restart
FREEPORT-McMoRan is advancing plans to restart its Indonesian copper operation following September's deadly mudslide that closed the facility crucial to global supplies.
The company has...
Mali decrees tighter control over gold mining sector
MALI'S military leadership has established a ministerial-level position to oversee the mining sector, giving the presidency direct control over the crucial gold industry, said...
Kenmare adjusts lender covenants for year of “elevated debt”
KENMARE Resources has targeted lower output for its 2026 financial year than in previous years and renegotiated covenants with lenders amid expectations of balance...
Zambian trader plans power line to Tanzania
A ZAMBIAN energy company plans to build a $100m power line to Tanzania, creating the first such connection and providing alternative electricity for copper...
Trump administration fast-tracks deep-sea mining permits
THE Trump administration moved on Wednesday to accelerate US deep-sea mineral exploration by streamlining permitting for companies pursuing critical resources in international waters, despite...
Andrada signs $51m farm-in with US fund for Brandberg West
ANDRADA Mining has agreed to sell up to 49% in a tin, copper, and tungsten prospect in Namibia in return for $51m.
The Namibian tin...
Caledonia raises $150m for Zimbabwe gold project
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation secured $150m through a seven-year convertible bond offering on Wednesday to finance its Bilboes development, set to become Zimbabwe's largest gold...
Rio Tinto beats forecasts amid Glencore merger talks
RIO Tinto delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter production across iron ore and copper operations, marking a positive start for new CEO Simon Trott as the company...
Alphamin flourishes despite “elevated risk” of Congo conflict
ALPHAMIN said security risks in Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province where it operates the Bisie tin mine remained elevated amid "an increased...
Botswana diamond glut constrains recovery prospects
BOTSWANA'S diamond inventory has swelled to nearly twice its target level, preventing production increases that might otherwise support the struggling economy, said Reuters citing...