Intelligence Simandou’s 120Mtpa export target faces logistics test Guinea’s iron ore mega-mine is boosting shipments, but competing forecasts raise doubts about when it will reach peak output. Staff Writer | November 11, 2026 - 4:19 am
Intelligence Botswana to double De Beers holding under Anglo stake sale, president says Botswana will be the single largest shareholder, gaining more influence in decisions, President Boko said. Reuters | November 9, 2026 - 9:38 am
Critical Minerals $1.5 trillion rare earth risk leads Europe to tap China playbook Rare earths are vital in tech and defense, making Europe seek to reduce reliance on Chinese imports. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2026 - 4:07 am
Energy Paraguay crisis threatens emerging uranium ambitions Political upheaval clouds the outlook for foreign exploration capital as the South American nation courts US investment. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2026 - 4:15 am
Critical Minerals Global resource squeeze signals market shift: report Mounting pressures for electrification, energy demand and food security can change the market dynamics of the past 20 years. Marina Meireles | November 1, 2026 - 10:27 am
Battery Metals Codelco accounting scandal claims eight more employees Chile’s state miner faces mounting scrutiny over disputed output records as fresh evidence raises concerns about internal controls. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2026 - 5:50 am
Battery Metals Critical minerals getting harder to mine as deposits age: EY A survey of 400 mining executives reveals how declining ore grades, rising costs and tighter financing threaten future supplies. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2026 - 1:01 am
Intelligence Russian state firm to create geological map of Mali, build mining data system It aims to create a medium-scale geological map of two areas, representing more than half of Mali's territory. Reuters | October 28, 2026 - 10:22 am
Intelligence Nigeria panel says 37 detained miners died from overcrowding and neglect The deaths were "entirely preventable" and a result of severe overcrowding, the chairman of the investigating committee said. Reuters | October 27, 2026 - 10:34 am
Exploration Gold smuggling funds Islamic State-linked insurgency in eastern Congo, report says The gold is trafficked through trading hubs in eastern Congo and onwards to refiners and export networks in Uganda. Reuters | October 27, 2026 - 8:03 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
