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Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption. South Africa’s mineral reserves are among the most... 


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Antofagasta wins enviro approval to extend Zaldivar mine life
Antofagasta wins enviro approval to extend Zaldivar mine life
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Antofagasta has secured environmental approval in Chile to extend the life of its Zaldívar copper mine through 2051 and advance a planned transition to a new water supply. The... 


Canada could unlock C$1.1tr GDP boost by fast-tracking resource projects, think-tank says
Canada could unlock C$1.1tr GDP boost by fast-tracking resource projects, think-tank says
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada could add as much as C$1.1-trillion to its economy by 2035 if it accelerates investment decisions on more than 500 energy, mining and infrastructure projects, according to a new report by... 


Fresnillo sells majority of MAG Silver stake as Pan American merger proceeds
Fresnillo sells majority of MAG Silver stake as Pan American merger proceeds
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Fresnillo has offloaded the majority of its stake in MAG Silver following Pan American Silver’s agreement to acquire the Canadian miner, saying the resulting dilution of its... 


Troilus secures $35m loan to advance predevelopment activiites
Troilus secures $35m loan to advance predevelopment activiites
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Troilus Gold has announced a $35-million loan with precious metals merchant Auramet to support its near-term development activities at its namesake mine in Quebec. Proceeds of the... 


Hastings, Wyloo ink Yangibana JV deal
Hastings, Wyloo ink Yangibana JV deal
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Hastings Technology Metals has announced a binding agreement with Wyloo Consolidated Investments to form a joint venture (JV) over the Yangibana rare earths and niobium project, giving... 


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Catalyst’s third Plutonic Belt mine ready for development
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

All regulatory approvals are in hand for Catalyst Metals to begin mining at the Trident gold deposit, about 30 km from the Plutonic processing plant, in Western Australia. This follows final... 


The Taranaki VTM project is located 22 km off the South Taranaki Bight coast.
Manuka's project advances to next phase of NZ fast-track process
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Manuka Resources’ wholly owned subsidiary, Trans-Tasman Resources, has received confirmation from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) that its application for the Taranaki VTM... 


China export curbs propel tungsten to highest since 2013
16th May 2025 By: Reuters

European tungsten prices surged this month to their highest in more than a decade, as traders scrambled for supplies after China imposed export curbs and reduced quotas on the metal used in... 


Rio Tinto to spend $1.2bn to modernise 1926-era Quebec hydropower plant
Rio Tinto to spend $1.2bn to modernise 1926-era Quebec hydropower plant
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto is investing $1.2-billion, or C$1.7-billion, to modernise its Isle-Maligne hydroelectric power plant in Alma, Quebec, marking the mining giant’s largest... 


Lynas begins first heavy rare earth output outside China
Lynas begins first heavy rare earth output outside China
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has achieved first production of dysprosium oxide at its Malaysian plant, making it the only commercial producer of separated heavy rare earths outside China. The... 


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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Magazine round up | 16 May 2025
16th May 2025

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  


Guinea revokes 46 mining licences, signalling stricter oversight of major operators
15th May 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea has revoked the licences of 46 mining companies operating in the country, a government source told Reuters on Thursday, in what some analysts see as a warning shot to larger operators in the... 


Kodal says Mali lithium exports blocked due to permit delays
15th May 2025 By: Reuters

Regulatory hurdles in Mali have left British miner Kodal Minerals unable to export more than 20,000 metric tons of lithium concentrate, its chief executive Bernard Aylward told Reuters. Kodal's... 


Syrah targets Balama graphite restart by end of June quarter
15th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Syrah Resources is aiming to resume natural graphite production at its Balama operation in Mozambique before the end of the June 2025 quarter, following the restoration of site access... 


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Rio Tinto to support development of 200 farmers in KwaZulu-Natal
15th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining major Rio Tinto has entered into a two-year partnership with the Lima rural development foundation to improve the livelihoods of 200 farmers across ten traditional authority areas in... 


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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Magazine round up | 16 May 2025

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

CRITICAL THINKING: After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a resounding victory in Australia’s 2025 federal election, the A$7-billion critical minerals production tax incentive is set to be implemented. The initiative is designed to support downstream processing and boost Australia’s global competitiveness in battery and energy transition materials.Photograph: Bloomberg
CRITICAL THINKING

After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a resounding victory in Australia’s 2025 federal election, the A$7-billion critical minerals production tax incentive is set to be... 

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Let’s make the most of the favourable gold price situation while it lasts

South Africa should be going all out to produce as much gold as it can while the gold price is so favourable. The five main remaining gold mines should be focusing inward to take full advance of... 

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Opaque policymaking

The announcement by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the load factor for proposed gas-to-power (GtP) plants in South Africa will be increased from 25% to above 50% was... 

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Sibulele Dlova, GM for sub-Saharan Africa at GameChange
Sibulele Dlova

This week we profile Sibulele Dlova, GM for sub-Saharan Africa at GameChange, the second-largest global provider of solar-tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed... 

ACTION: It may be the third attempt, but crafting a Budget that meets the expansionary aspirations of some, the demands for cuts by others, while remaining within the debt limits desired by just about everyone else will be an extremely difficult balancing act. What’s more, the growth and, thus, probably the revenue outlook will need to be moderated relative to the February projections to remain credible.
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It may be the third attempt, but crafting a Budget that meets the expansionary aspirations of some, the demands for cuts by others, while remaining within the debt limits desired by just about... 

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