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South Africa’s platinum metals, China’s green revolution merging strongly in Shanghai
Updated 49 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) and China’s green revolution have come together strongly in Shanghai at a hugely opportune time of changing global trading relationships and energy transition. “When South Africa’s platinum group metals... 


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Emirates Global Aluminium says Guinea wrongfully terminated deal
Updated 23 minutes ago By: Reuters

 Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) said on Wednesday that the Guinean government had wrongfully terminated an agreement with its subsidiary, Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), and said it plans to... 


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Physically-backed gold ETF inflows reached $38bn for the first half
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The World Gold Council (WGC) has reported that global physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows of $38-billion during the first half of this year, marking the strongest... 


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Orica appoints Vik Bansal chairperson elect
Updated 2 hours 31 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has appointed Vik Bansal nonexecutive director, with effect from August 15, and chairperson elect. He will succeed outgoing chairperson... 


Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
Updated 2 hours 28 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

Pantera Lithium's share price doubled on the ASX on Wednesday as the company announced it will sell its flagship Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to US-based Energy Exploration... 


Endeavour Silver delivers 2.5Moz silver-equivalent
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Endeavour Silver has reported second-quarter production of 1.48-million ounces of silver and 7 755 oz of gold, totaling 2.53-million silver equivalent ounces, as the company... 


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Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A recent mishap at a century-old copper smelter owned by Codelco is stoking debate over the pros and cons of shutting it down as a global smelting glut puts pressure on old, high-cost plants. Some... 


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World's top copper producer Chile in wait-and-see mode after Trump tariff bombshell
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile, the world's No. 1 copper producer, is in wait-and-see mode after US President Donald Trump announced a surprise 50% tariff on imports of the red metal, with the Andean nation blindsided... 


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Trump says US to impose 50% tariff on copper imports, copper futures jump
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50% tariff on copper on Tuesday, hoping to boost US production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid and many... 


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Canadian mining magnate seeks US projects as Trump deregulates
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canadian mining magnate Frank Giustra is scouring for projects in the US as President Donald Trump cuts red tape and the outlook for metals like copper and gold remains bright. Giustra — a key... 


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Trafigura prepays $200m to snap up Ivanhoe’s Congo copper
8th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Trafigura Group agreed to pay $200-million for copper anodes from an Ivanhoe Mines smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo that’s due to start up in September. Trafigura signed the prepayment... 


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Physically-backed gold ETF inflows reached $38bn for the first half
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The World Gold Council (WGC) has reported that global physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows of $38-billion during the first half of this year, marking the strongest... 


High-grade intercepts confirm potential at Mumbezhi copper project
8th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Prospect Resources has noted that Phase 2 diamond drilling at the Nyungu Central deposit at the Mumbezhi copper project, in north-west Zambia, has provided validation of the wider... 


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Ivanhoe reports 11% y/y increase in copper production at Kamoa-Kukula
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported that Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators at its Kamoa-Kakula complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore,... 


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Mali plans to sell gold reserves at Barrick complex to fund operations
8th July 2025 By: Reuters

-The Malian court-appointed administrator of Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto complex plans to sell one metric ton of gold from the site's storeroom as operations commence again after an almost... 


Askari acquires advanced brownfield gold project in Ethiopia
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Askari Metals has entered into an agreement to acquire the advanced Nejo gold project, in Ethiopia, through the acquisition of 100% of the issued  capital of Hong Kong-based Xingxu... 


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Magazine round up | 04 July 2025
Magazine round up | 04 July 2025

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

GREEN SHOOTS: The poor performance of South Africa’s port operations is well documented. Besides periods of embarrassing congestion, the lack of equipment, skills and systems also lies at the heart of the country’s high logistics costs and weak growth. There are some signs of a recovery, however, even ahead of any major private investment. In May 2025, Transnet Port Terminals exceeded its targets for the arrival, berthing and departure of vessels across three of its five container terminals.
GREEN SHOOTS

The poor performance of South Africa’s port operations is well documented. Besides periods of embarrassing congestion, the lack of equipment, skills and systems also lies at the heart of the... 

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South Africa must bring transparency to mining in the same way as Zambia is doing

Zambia deserves a pat on the back for taking the lead in elevating mining transparency to the next level. With its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ inventiveness, Zambia is providing online... 

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Good, bad, disturbing

One of the marvels of the post-Covid era is the ongoing ability to participate in live events that are many miles away. Although technology fails from time to time, there are several government... 

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Cohen Appanah, global manager: manufacturing excellence at Komatsu
Cohen Appanah

This week we profile Cohen Appanah, global manager: manufacturing excellence at Komatsu, a manufacturer of heavy-duty equipment used in the mining industry 

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South Africa’s Proteas made history at Lord’s in London last month when Temba Bavuma led his team to an historic victory over their Australian rivals, who were strongly favoured to win the one-off... 

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