Congo Tightens Grip on Cobalt Exports with New Compliance Rules
Congo has introduced new export conditions for cobalt that add another layer of complexity to…
United States, DRC, and Rwanda Launch Strategic Pact to Oversee Mineral Exports
The United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda have formalized a new framework…
Rio Tinto Targets $10B Asset Selloff as Trott Resets Strategy
Simon Trott at Simandou’s opening. (Image courtesy of Simon Trott’s LinkedIn..) Rio Tinto chief executive Simon…
Eramet Targets Manganese and Lithium Growth in Turnaround Strategy
French mining group Eramet has unveiled plans to boost manganese output from Gabon and ramp…
Zimbabwe Gold Miners Warn Higher Royalty Will Fuel Smuggling
A Zimbabwe one hundred trillion dollar note and small gold bars. (Image by Paul, Flickr.) Zimbabwe’s small-scale…
South Africa Opens First New Gold Mine in 15 Years Amid Record Price Rally
Credit: West Wits Mining Johannesburg, December 5, 2025 — South Africa has marked a rare milestone…
Appian Backs Atlantic Group buyout of Barrick Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that…
Mali Recovers $1.2 Billion in Mining Arrears Under New Code
Mali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from mining companies following…
African Trade Unions Demand Worker-Centered Redesign of Green Minerals Strategy
Addis Ababa, 2 December 2025 — Trade unions representing millions of African workers in mining,…