Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking a delay to a government directive requiring them to grant a 5% equity stake to Congolese employees, while unions are pushing for immediate enforcement ahead of a July 31 deadline, according to a document and three industry sources. No company has yet complied with the directive, […]

Gold production in Ivory Coast is expected to increase to 62 metric tons in 2026 from 59.33 tons last year as existing gold mines continue to ramp up production, reported the country’s director general of mines to Reuters. It will continue to increase to 63 tons in 2027 and approximately 69 tons in 2028, he […]

The collaboration between SigraFi, a UK-based provider of responsibly sourced gold, and PeaceGold Trading Company seeks to increase the amount of traceable artisanal gold supplied by the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the international market, as well as to provide financing opportunities for small-scale miners. This agreement will see SigraFi […]

Rio Tinto (RIO.AX), (RIO.L), said on Friday it has started commissioning its $1.5 ​billion low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion in the Canadian ‌province of Quebec. The Anglo-Australian mining giant expects the start-up to be completed by the end of this year, with all 96 ​new pots operating in Complexe Arvida. This will increase ​the plant’s capacity […]

With the advent of another era of change in the mining industry, conferences such as Future of Mining Australia 2026 are proving to be crucial platforms for discussion and implementation. The issues that the industry now faces are no longer confined to mere productivity and resource extraction but have expanded to include environmental considerations, workforce […]

Dust control is a critical component of safe and efficient mining operations. Conventional methods, particularly the use of water, are widely applied but often prove ineffective due to rapid evaporation, frequent reapplication requirements, and limited ability to bind fine particles. These challenges can lead to reduced visibility, increased health risks, higher maintenance demands, and inefficient […]

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a robust management framework that views any system as being governed by one or more limiting factors, commonly referred to as “constraints” or “bottlenecks.” These constraints restrict the system’s capacity to achieve its objectives. Long applied in manufacturing, Whittle Consulting has refined this methodology for application in mining strategic […]

Australia’s Fortescue (FMG.AX), opens new tab said ‌on Friday it was expediting the rollout of an off-grid green energy system to eliminate fossil fuels, particularly diesel, from its iron ore operations, helping it cut costs as power prices rise due to the Iran war. Fortescue expects to save $100 million in fossil ​fuel costs by […]

April 10 (Reuters) – Copper prices edged up to a more than three-week high on Friday, on track for a weekly gain, even as investors doubted the sustainability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and kept a lid on the metal’s advance. The benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.39% to $12,731 a metric […]

The Ghanaian government has officially restricted the sale of the Damang Gold Mine to 100% locally owned firms, marking a historic pivot toward indigenous sovereignty. This landmark policy shift moves away from decades of foreign multinational control to ensure the nation’s mineral wealth directly benefits its citizens. By prioritizing local equity, Ghana is positioning itself […]