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Silver faces sixth annual deficit despite weaker solar demand
Silver is set for a sixth straight annual deficit in 2026 as total demand outpaces supply by 35 million ounces, despite a significant decline in solar manufacturing use.
De Beers suitor targets natural diamond revival
The Global Diamond Consortium, led by former CEO Gareth Penny and backed by Botswana, aims to revive demand for natural diamonds as it nears a deal to buy De Beers from Anglo…
Barrick cuts Kibali workforce after nearby Ebola deaths
Barrick Mining has placed non-essential staff and subcontractors on temporary furlough at its Kibali gold mine in the DRC following two confirmed Ebola deaths in a neighbouring…
Barrick files for New York IPO of North American business
Barrick Mining has filed for a US listing of its North American gold assets under American Barrick Gold Corporation, moving forward with its major overhaul despite shareholder…
Allied Gold pours first gold at Ethiopia’s Kurmuk mine
Allied Gold has achieved first gold pour at its Kurmuk mine in Ethiopia, progressing towards commercial production by the end of the year and full capacity in 2027.
Deep-sea mining faces growing opposition ahead of COP31
Nations push for a ban on deep-sea mining over environmental risks ahead of the COP31 summit, clashing with commercial interests and major global powers.
Barrick's Fourmile study faces delays as mine plans change
Barrick Mining is reconsidering the development path for its flagship Fourmile gold deposit in Nevada to potentially share infrastructure with the neighbouring Goldrush mine,…
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.