Mining Industry News

How Ibrahim Mahama broke barriers in Ghana's mining industry - President Mahama details

President John Dramani Mahama has shared a personal story of how his brother Ibrahim, one of Ghana's early indigenous mining entrepreneurs, rose from humble beginnings to help break barriers in the country's mining and engineering sector. Speaking…

Epstein files suggest Mandelson wrote to paedophile on Rudd's mining super profits tax

Newly released documents reveal UK politician Peter Mandelson wrote to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 about a campaign against the Rudd government's proposed mining super profits tax. Lord Mandelson shared with Epstein an email from Xstrata's then-boss…

How Australia's mining barons tried to sway the federal election

The coal industry lobby and Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting were the biggest donors to conservative campaign groups that targeted Labor, teals and Greens MPs during last year's federal election. Every donation made to the anti-teal group…

Epstein's hidden link to Australia's mining profits tax fight

London | Convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was informed of strategic advice given by a top British Labour Party figure to the resources sector in 2010 as it waged war on Kevin Rudd's mining super tax – a fight that would ultimately help…

VIDEO: Rebels Say 200 Die in Congo Mine Collapse amid Unsafe Conditions

At least 200 people reportedly died in a landslide at the Rubaya mines in eastern Congo on Wednesday amid heavy rains. Several of the coltan mining sites, which are under the control of the M23 rebels, collapsed, and many bodies have not yet been…

Minerals Council advocates more mining in NZ

By Anneke Smith of RNZ The Minerals Council says New Zealand should open up to more mining, arguing it can be done responsibly. New Zealand is in talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as President Donald Trump…

Russian drone attack on mine worker bus in Ukraine's east kills 12

Scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this weekend have been delayed to Wednesday as frequent strikes on Ukrainian soil continue. 02 Feb 2026 05:28AM (Updated: 02 Feb 2026 06:58AM) KYIV: A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine…

Lane Generational LLC Sells 311,499 Shares of Coeur Mining, Inc. $CDE

Lane Generational LLC lessened its stake in shares of Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:CDE - Free Report) by 35.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 574,130 shares of the basic…

Eramet Terminates CEO Castellari's Mandate After Less Than Year

French mining company Eramet terminated the mandate of Chief Executive Officer Paulo Castellari on Sunday over what it called divergences in operating methods. The company said Chairwoman Christel Bories, who served as CEO prior to Castellari, had…

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd Raises Stake in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited $AEM

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM - Free Report) TSE: AEM by 15.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange…

Great Lakes Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in Coeur Mining, Inc. $CDE

Great Lakes Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:CDE - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 114,247 shares of the basic materials…

How showmance is Hollywood's latest movie marketing trick… but fans aren't happy

HOLLYWOOD heartthrob Jacob Elordi and his glam co-star Margot Robbie sure are laying it on thick with public displays of affection. Could it be the Aussie pair hope to ramp up ticket sales for their film Wuthering Heights, which is based on Emily…

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Russia Strikes Ukraine's Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners

A Russian drone strike killed 12 miners who had just finished their shift at a coal mine in east-central Ukraine on Sunday afternoon, officials said, highlighting the limitations of a partial, short-term truce that Russia agreed to last week at…

How Traceable, Responsibly Sourced Gold Could Reshape the Future of the Industry

Back in 2006, British entrepreneur Dan Betts ventured deep into the Liberian jungle looking for gold. But it wasn't just fortune he was after. “It was the romance and the adventure of wild places and wilderness, and that's what always…