Chinalco said to back Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore
ALUMINIUM Aluminum Corp. of China is expected to support Rio Tinto's proposed acquisition of Glencore, a merger that would enhance the Chinese company's exposure...
Perseus Mining confirms second employee dies
PERSEUS Mining confirmed on Monday that a second employee of a contractor firm passed away in a hospital, days after an accident near the...
Ghana to scrap mining stability agreements, double royalties
GHANA intends to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at capturing greater benefits from surging bullion prices,...
Mali industrial gold output plummets on Barrick standoff
MALI'S industrial gold production declined 22.9% in 2025, hit by the prolonged suspension of Barrick Mining's operations following a dispute over stricter mining regulations,...
Trump delays critical mineral tariffs, orders negotiations
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has postponed imposing tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, instead directing his administration to secure supplies through international...
Prominent Aussie investor questions Rio-Glencore deal
A PROMINENT Australian investor has voiced scepticism regarding Rio Tinto's proposed acquisition of Glencore, challenging the strategic rationale and timing of the potential tie-up,...
BHP and Rio unite on Pilbara iron ore
BHP and Rio Tinto will collaborate on extracting iron ore from deposits straddling their adjacent Pilbara operations, marking an unusual alliance between Australia's largest...
Caledonia to offer up to $150m in convertible shares
CALEDONIA Mining plans to raise up to $150m through the issue of convertible shares with the proceeds earmarked for Bilboes, the miner's recently unveiled...
Chinese buyer emerges as iron ore market threat
A BEIJING-backed entity controlling China's iron ore procurement has emerged as the primary concern for global miners, altering negotiations in the world's second-most traded...
Metals rally extends with multiple record peaks
GOLD, silver, copper and tin achieved unprecedented highs this week as investors anticipated further US interest rate reductions and improved sentiment across Chinese markets,...