February 20, 2026 Anglo American posts $3.7B loss on fresh De Beers writedown Impairment reduces De Beers' value, bringing total writedowns for the diamond unit to $6.8 billion in 2025.
February 19, 2026 At least 37 die from gas inhalation at Nigeria mining site The incident occurred in a mining pit in Kampani, a community in the Wase area.
February 19, 2026 Friedland sees growth opportunities as US looks to DRC for critical minerals Ivanhoe plans to open offices in New York and Washington DC as executives work to understand the US government’s viewpoint.
February 19, 2026 Kumba Iron Ore profit climbs 18% on higher prices, sales volumes Iron ore market prices were supported by resilient Chinese pig iron production, on the back of strong export demand.
February 19, 2026 Gold Fields open to further M&A growth Miner lifts earnings and dividends, boosts exploration and flags consolidation opportunities in Australia and the Americas.
February 19, 2026 Rio Tinto doubles down on copper to defend growth strategy CEO Simon Trott said he's focusing on the red metal for growth, allocating 85% of its exploration budget to it.
February 18, 2026 Congo state firm strikes deal to sell copper from Glencore mine Gecamines has negotiated the rights to market about half of Kamoto Copper’s output for at least the next two years and 30% of production thereafter.
February 18, 2026 Congo offers tantalum deposit under M23 control to US in minerals pact Congo estimates that the Rubaya mine needs $50 million to $150 million to restart and ramp up commercial output.
February 18, 2026 Five miners missing after mudslide at South Africa’s Ekapa diamond mine The Minerals Council South Africa said in a statement that it had deployed a senior team to help the company.
February 18, 2026 Sumitomo’s Madagascar nickel-cobalt project remains shut due to cyclone damage Company spokesperson said it is expected to take several weeks to assess the extent of the damage.
Global zinc market remains in deficit in 2025, study group says Global refined zinc demand rose 1.9% to 13.86 million tons, driven by higher consumption. February 24, 2026 | 11:46 am