Congo rebels steal $70M in gold from Twangiza mine
Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reportedly looted at least 500 kg of bullion, worth about $70 million at current prices, the…
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Brazil targets rare earth revival
More than three years after it was announced, Brazil’s Mining Policy Council has officially been installed, with a renewed focus on critical minerals and rare earths. The National Mining Policy…
NextSource says graphite operations not impacted by political unrest in Madagascar
NextSource Materials’ (TSX: NEXT) graphite mining operations in southern Madagascar have not been impacted by the ongoing political situation, and shipments of its graphite products are proceeding as planned, the…
Petra Diamonds seeks $25M lifeline as market slumps
Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (LSE: PDL) has launched an £18.8-million (US$25-million) rights issue as part of a crucial refinancing strategy aimed at keeping the Africa-focused miner afloat during a severe downturn…
Gold, mining stocks still underinvested: Sprott
Gold and gold mining stocks have not only surged past the S&P 500 this year but have also quietly outperformed over the past three, five and even 10 years—a remarkable…
U.S. Antimony starts Montana mining operations
United States Antimony (NYSE-A: UAMY) says it has begun exploration and bulk sampling operations on the former Stibnite Hill mine in Montana, having secured the necessary permits from the Department…
Operational complexity tops mining risks for 2026: EY
The mining sector is entering a new phase of unpredictability as “operational complexity” emerges as the top business risk for the year ahead, according to the latest EY Top 10…
Allied Gold surges on lower costs, output forecast
Allied Gold (TSX: AAUC, NYSE: AAUC) soared to an all-time high on Wednesday after the company reported its preliminary results for the third quarter of 2025, showing production in line…
US builds $1B crit-mins stockpile to defy China: FT
The Pentagon has moved to acquire up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals as part of an accelerated stockpiling drive aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China, the Financial…
Fitch lifts 2025 copper price forecast
Fitch Solutions’ Business Monitor International (BMI) has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously, as persistent supply disruptions and resilient industrial demand…
First Quantum disputes La Granja is ‘blocked’
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has pushed back against claims that its La Granja copper project in northern Peru is stalled due to public opposition, calling the allegations outdated and…
Codelco fast-tracks automation after deadly collapse
Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco is to fast-track automation at its El Teniente mine after a deadly collapse killed six workers, in what became Chile’s worst mining accident in decades….