The South West and the Reforms in the Mining Sector, by Dele Alake

Today is historic in the annals of our crusade for a Nigeria that works for the people by enabling us to realize the objectives set out in the last stanza of our National Anthem to build a nation where no man is oppressed, and so, with peace and...

Tertiary Minerals to start new drilling at Zambian copper and...

Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) will begin a fresh round of drilling in Zambia as it looks to expand and deepen its understanding of a promising silver, copper and zinc deposit at its Mushima North project. The AIM-listed explorer said...

Zimbabwe: Solar energy to power lithium mine

Construction has started on a 70MW solar power station to power a lithium mine in Zimbabwe in what local media reported as a strategic move to boost energy security and reduce reliance on the national grid. Paul Miller, Head of Business...

Risky gold rush drives young into Ivory Coast nature park

Emmanuel knows only too well the allure of illegal gold prospecting in the protected Comoe National Park for the many young without prospects in Ivory Coast's troubled northeast. "Young people come back from the park with enough money to buy...

Copper hits record high

LONDON: Copper prices hit a record high on Wednesday as mounting mine supply shortages spurred the metal on after weeks of trading at elevated levels. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.5 percent at USD11,090 in official open...

Uzumba villagers, Chinese firm clash over granite mining plans

They cite environmental concerns and accuse the company of forging regulatory approvals, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal. VILLAGERS in Uzumba, Mashonaland East province, are resisting plans by the Chinese firm, Hong Ri, to establish a granite...

ASX Runners of the Week: Mount Ridley, Eden, Whitebark & Pivotal Metals

After a record ascent by the ASX to all time highs, the market has taken a breather again this week. The question remains though have we hit the top of the mountain, or just a quick wait for the ski lift. If the US market is anything to go by,...

Is The Gold Mining Boom Over?

Thursday, October 30, 2025 8:30 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay After the close of trading last Thursday, Newmont Mining (NEM), the first senior gold producer to report quarterly financial results, released its results for Q3-2025. As expected, given...

Garo Bodies Raise Alarm Over Illegal Mining in South Garo Hills

CORRESPONDENT SHILLONG: Expressing strong opposition to alleged illegal mining activities in South Garo Hills, the Niksamso Garo Community Organization, along with several NGOs, has raised grave concern over reported unlawful operations in...

Indonesia Strengthens Mining Governance Through Professional Licensing Support Services

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) October 30, 2025 12:37 pm - Indonesia's mining sector continues to grow as companies seek expert guidance to navigate complex regulations. Professional consultants play a key role in ensuring compliance, efficiency,...

Mali Fuel Blockade Worsens Amid Restructuring of Mining Industry

Rebel offensive against the military government has resulted in severe petroleum shortages while the country has cancelled more than 90 contracts with extractive foreign firms Geoeconomic Analysis In the resource-rich West African state of Mali...

Explosive device under review after deadly underground mining disaster in Cobar as Polymetals reveals plans to reopen

New details about a deadly underground mining explosion have emerged as the company involved in the early morning disaster plans to reopen. Holly Clarke, 24, and Ambrose McMullen, 59, were killed by a blast approximately 700m underground at...

NICKEL CREEK PLATINUM ANNOUNCES NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

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Trade War Truce Between China, The US Triggers Gold Selloff

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The price of gold dropped below $4,000 an ounce as easing trade tensions between China and the United States triggered a selloff. Spot gold slipped by over 3% to reach $3,980 per ounce, with diplomats from both...

Networknewsbreaks MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FRANKFURT: 89N) Featured In Networknewswire Editorial On Natural Hydrogen's Role In Powering The AI Era

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) today announced its inclusion in a NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) editorial titled“The Clean-Energy Revolution That Could Power the AI Era.” The feature highlights...

Hundreds of jobs on the line as AGL retires coal-fired power

Job cuts would be effective from the first week of December. AGL Energy (ASX: AGL), one of Australia’s largest energy providers, will cut hundreds of jobs as it retires ageing coal-fired power stations and replaces them with renewable assets. The...

United Mine Workers of America announces historic leadership transition

TRIANGLE, Va. (WCHS) — The United Mine Workers of America has new leadership for the first time in more than 30 years. Brian Sanson will serve as the 16th president of the union, according to a news release from the UMWA. Sanson will succeed Cecil...

Regulator warns against use of explosive used in fatal mine blast

The mining watchdog has urged mine operators to reconsider the use of a common explosive device used underground, after the premature detonation of one caused the deaths of two mine workers. Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen, 59, and Holly Clarke, 24,...

Examining the Factors Driving the Copper Rally

For those who may not have been keeping a close eye on the copper market, now may be the time. Recently, three-month copper futures reached $11,200 a ton on the London Metal Exchange. Crucially, this marks a new all-time high price for the metal....

Solis Minerals reports strong quarter as copper–gold drilling...

Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) reported a period of steady operational progress during the four months to September 30, 2025. Field activity remained focused on advancing priority copper–gold targets along Peru’s southern...