MetalsGrove kicks off first-ever drill blitz in Côte d’Ivoire

MetalsGrove unearths trio of fresh gold targets in Côte d’Ivoire

MetalsGrove Mining has transformed early exploration success at its Côte d’Ivoire Vavoua permit into a growing pipeline of gold targets, led by the emerging Dubaso prospect and two new shear-zone anomalies.

Guinea : Much work lies ahead for Simandou Mining Summit organisers

Three years in the making, the Guinean mining summit is now set to take place from 11 to 14 November [...]

China, Russia launch joint naval exercise

8-day drill opened in China's eastern Qingdao city with exercises in command, tactical coordination

Anti-Galamsey task force seizes excavators near Adansi Asokwa hospital after tip-off

The Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has impounded two excavators and a pickup truck following a raid on an alleged illegal mining site near the Adansi Asokwa Hospital in the Ashanti Region. According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, the operation was launched after authorities received reports on Wednesday morning about illegal mining activities around the hospital. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, the Minister said the suspects fled the area upon realising that the authorities had been alerted.

MIDEAST FIGHTING WIDENS

MIDEAST FIGHTING WIDENS (Main headline, 1st story, link)

Great Southern fires up rig for WA gold drilling blitz

Great Southern Mining has begun RC drilling at its Mon Ami gold project near Laverton in WA as part of a fully funded 20,000m drilling blitz.

Potchefstroom Drug Bust: Nigerian Migrant Apprehended on Dealing Charges

NORTH WEST — A significant Potchefstroom drug bust took place on Friday, 3 July 2026, when authorities apprehended a 35-year-old Nigerian migrant on suspicion of narcotics trafficking. The successful operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) highlights ongoing efforts to curb the illicit substance trade in the region. The investigation was triggered by actionable []

Iraq Launches First Northern Exploration Well Since 1978, Targets 4.3 MMbbl/d

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has launched drilling operations for a new exploratory well in the northern provinces, marking the first exploration activity in the region since 1978, as part of efforts to expand the country’s hydrocarbon reserves. The ministry stated that the project aims to unlock new oil and gas resources and strengthen upstream activities, [] The post Iraq Launches First Northern Exploration Well Since 1978, Targets 4.3 MMbbl/d first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

400m afs underground market being built in Ghazni

Construction work has started on an underground commercial market worth nearly 400 million afghanis in Ghazni City, the capital of southern Ghazni province.

IN PICTURES: French town hosts medieval combat cage fights

A French town hosted a special event inside a hexagonal cage normally used for mixed martial arts: duels between fully armoured warriors wielding medieval weapons.

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

Exclusif-Raffinerie d’or de Guinée : l’équipe technique arrive à Conakry pour lancer la phase de démarrage

Conakry, 26 juin 2026 — L’équipe technique chargée de la raffinerie d’or de Guinée est arrivée dans la capitale guinéenne afin d’engager la phase de démarrage des machines. Une étape présentée comme décisive pour la mise en opération de cette infrastructure stratégique, construite à Conakry et appelée à renforcer la transformation locale de l’or. Selon []

Ionian’s Block 2 well moves closer to drilling phase

The exploration well in the Ionian Sea’s Block 2 is moving closer to the drilling stage in terms of permits and organization, with the operation scheduled for February 2027 by Energean, ExxonMobil and Helleniq Energy, consortium sources said on Friday.

Russia & China Conduct Joint Firing Drills as Part of "Maritime Interaction 2026" Exercise

Russia & China Conduct Joint Firing Drills as Part of "Maritime Interaction 2026" Exercise

Anglo Asian Mining updates drilling program in Azerbaijan

Anglo Asian Mining updates drilling program in Azerbaijan

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Joint operation uncovers contraband in Kuala Belait

Joint operation uncovers contraband in Kuala Belait

Rosh Pinah zinc mine gets new mill

Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned a new mill as part of its expansion project, RP2.0. The Rosh Pinah mine is owned by the London-listed private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory, who announced the new mill on Monday. The semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill is the final piece of infrastructure required for Appian’s planned expansion of the [] The post Rosh Pinah zinc mine gets new mill appeared first on The Namibian.

Once again, SA is watching the world’s mining boom from the sidelines

Once again, SA is watching the world’s mining boom from the sidelines

Against organised crime: Police and customs officials carry out drug checks at Mertert port

The operation was carried out as part of the fight against international drug trafficking and organised crime.

Iraq security forces arrest several officials in anticorruption crackdown

Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.

Iran installs giant homemade drilling rig in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iran has successfully installed a super-sized domestically-made drilling rig at a key oilfield in the Persian Gulf despite tough US and international sanctions that bars its access to foreign technology.

2nd African Space Solutions Market opens in Abidjan

Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory Coast, hosts the second edition of an African space technology trade show known as the African Space Solutions Market from July 7 to 9, 2026.

Benghazi’s Medical Industrial City in planning phase of international standard intravenous solution factory

The Medical Industrial City in Benghazi reported yesterday that work is underway on the planning phase of an intravenous solution factory with interna...

Defence minister: Malaysia to receive first LCS on time despite missing anti-ship missiles

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Malaysia will take delivery of its first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as scheduled in Decembe...

Ombudsman readies materials for human rights defenders on Ukrainian strike on college

Additional documentation on the weapons used, the chronology of strikes and the results of the investigation will be provided in the near future

Heavy Security Deployed for England Team in Mexico

Security forces are seen deployed outside the hotel hosting the England national football team in Mexico City, one day before its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against host nation Mexico.

Forécariah : la justice aurait ordonné à TAIHE Mining de quitter le permis minier de la SGMF

Des manifestations ont été enregistrées ces derniers jours à Forecariah autour du permis d’exploitation de la Société Guinéenne des Mines de Fer (SGMF), filiale du groupe Ashapura. Ces mouvements interviennent alors que l’entreprise est engagée dans un différend avec son ancien sous-traitant, TAIHE Mining, dont le contrat d’exploitation a été résilié en mars 2026. Dans [] The post Forécariah : la justice aurait ordonné à TAIHE Mining de quitter le permis minier de la SGMF first appeared on Guineematin.com.

U.S. Central Command launches strikes against Iran over attacks on commercial shipping

U.S. Central Command forces have begun a series of powerful strikes against targets in Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the international waterway with civilian crews. According to U.S. officials, the operation is intended to The post U.S. Central Command launches strikes against Iran over attacks on commercial shipping appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Police arrest 25 suspects, recover cannabis, controlled drugs in Jos raid

The operation involved personnel from the Anglo-Jos Division, the Anti-Cybercrime and Narcotic Unit, the Monitoring Unit and the Eagle Eye Patrol Team. The post Police arrest 25 suspects, recover cannabis, controlled drugs in Jos raid appeared first on Vanguard News.

🇮🇶⚡️ — Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Forces raid Al-Halbousi's headquarters inside the Green Z [...]

— Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Forces raid Al-Halbousi's headquarters inside the Green Zone now, according to Sabreen News and local Iraqi media reports.

Britain's economic woes fuel Brexit discontent a decade after vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

Executive Director Buys 1.2 Million Shares of Borr Drilling. Does That Make BORR a Buy?

Offshore drilling specialist Borr Drilling attracted a notable insider buy, as the company’s global rig operations continue to expand.

Eight Al-Shabaab Operatives Killed in Security Operation in Southeastern Somalia

Mogadishu, July 04 (QNA) - The Somali security forces conducted a security operation in the south-east of the country, the Somali authorities said in a statement on Saturday.

OHMYMEOW! EXPO 2026 himpun 250 pempamer, tampil prebiu JAECOO J5 EV

KUALA LUMPUR: OHMYMEOW! EXPO 2026 yang diiktiraf sebagai Ekspo Kucing Terbesar di Malaysia menerusi Malaysia Book of Records kini berlangsung di Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), menghimpunkan lebih 250 pempamer sepanjang penganjurannya dari 9 hingga 12 Julai ini. Ekspo itu sekali gus menjadi platform sehenti bagi mempamerkan pelbagai inovasi dalam aspek kesihatan, pemakanan dan gaya ... Read more The post OHMYMEOW! EXPO 2026 himpun 250 pempamer, tampil prebiu JAECOO J5 EV appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Nigeria-UK Defence Partnership Deepens as Nigeria Hosts UK Team

The Nigeria–United Kingdom defence partnership has received renewed strategic attention following a high-level engagement between Operation HADIN KAI and a UK military delegation in Maiduguri, reinforcing cooperation on counterterrorism, military training and regional security. The Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI hosted the United Kingdom Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Strategy [] The post Nigeria-UK Defence Partnership Deepens as Nigeria Hosts UK Team appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Why is Sumitomo Metal Mining stock rallying today?

Why is Sumitomo Metal Mining stock rallying today?