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Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for Mineral Technology (Mintek) intended signing on... 


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Prieska, climate goals and green ammonia make headlines
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Diamond selling processes are outdated and hurting producers, trader says
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more and to survive the current price slump, a leading gem trader said on... 


Prieska, climate goals and green ammonia make headlines
Prieska, climate goals and green ammonia make headlines
Updated 1 hour 25 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Glencore's plans to provide financing and an offtake term sheet for Orion Minerals' Prieska copper mine, in the Northern Cape; South Africa receiving a... 


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Singapore reviewing short seller claim against India's Vedanta, documents show
Updated 17 minutes ago By: Reuters

The Singapore Police Force is reviewing a complaint by short seller Viceroy Research that natural resources conglomerate Vedanta improperly funded its 2024 dividend, documents viewed by Reuters... 


Utah Road upgrade delivers safer, stronger Pilbara freight link
Updated 26 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah road pavement rehabilitation project, delivering a key upgrade to one of Western Australia’s busiest freight corridors. The A$11.8-million works,... 


Foran’s McIlvenna Bay project hits key milestones, stays on track for mid-2026 start
Foran’s McIlvenna Bay project hits key milestones, stays on track for mid-2026 start
Updated 46 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Foran Mining has reported steady progress at its McIlvenna Bay copper/zinc project in Saskatchewan, with construction now 56% complete and first production still... 


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Santos CEO bets on cash flow boost as third suitor walks away
Updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago By: Reuters

antos CEO Kevin Gallagher said on Friday he has no plans to retire and expects a sharp jump in cash flow in the next few years to boost the Australian gas producer's shares, after its third suitor... 


US lawmaker wants Trump to restrict Chinese flights over rare earths access
US lawmaker wants Trump to restrict Chinese flights over rare earths access
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

The chair of a US House of Representatives committee on China on Thursday called on the Trump administration to restrict or suspend Chinese airline landing rights in the US unless Beijing restores... 


Capstone restores full output at Mantoverde after motor failure
Updated 5 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Capstone Copper has resumed full sulphide copper production at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, following repairs to a ball mill motor that had left the site running at half capacity... 


Zijin Gold launches $3.2bn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2025
Zijin Gold launches $3.2bn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2025
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Zijin Gold International, a wholly owned unit of China's Zijin Mining, is aiming to raise HK$24.98-billion in a Hong Kong IPO, in what will be the largest in the city this year, according to its... 


Maxus Mining acquires Alturas antimony project from Equinox
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Maxus Mining has entered into a property option agreement with Equinox Resources to acquire a 100% interest in the Alturas antimony project, in British Columbia’s Slocan mining... 


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QCoal starts consultation on Cook Colliery unit closure
QCoal starts consultation on Cook Colliery unit closure
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Independent Queensland coal miner QCoal has begun consultation with workers at the Cook Colliery, near Blackwater in the Bowen basin, after flagging the potential closure of one of the mine’s two... 


Magazine round up | 19 September 2025
Magazine round up | 19 September 2025
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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  


Resolution Minerals raises A$25m ahead of proposed US listing
18th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian junior Resolution Minerals has secured firm commitments for a A$25.1-million placement, attracting support from high net worth and institutional investors, as it positions itself to... 


Gold exports from Switzerland to China soared in August
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

Gold exports from Switzerland to China jumped 254% in August compared with July to their highest level since May 2024 and supplies to India rose, partly offsetting a slump in deliveries to the... 


Ukraine, US launch fund for critical minerals projects with $150m investment
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ukraine and the US International Development Finance Corporation will each commit $75-million to a joint investment fund that is part of Kyiv's minerals deal with Washington first signed in April,... 


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Magazine round up | 19 September 2025
Magazine round up | 19 September 2025

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

GOLDEN REVERSAL: President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting gold bars – along with graphite, tungsten, uranium, and other metals – weeks after traders were stunned and confused by a US Customs and Border Protection ruling indicating bullion would be subject to import taxes. Bloomberg reports that Trump’s directive could also speed implementation of bespoke trade deals between the US and other countries. Photograph: Bloomberg
GOLDEN REVERSAL

President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting gold bars – along with graphite, tungsten, uranium, and other metals – weeks after traders were stunned and confused by a US Customs and... 

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South Africa has China to thank for uplifting our platinum mining out of worrying slump

South Africa has China to thank for uplifting the platinum price out of the post-pandemic doldrums into the top-echelon of top global commodity performers. In the first six months of this year,... 

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It is understandable that few are fully aware of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the likely significance of this complex reform, which represents an important... 

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Paseka Leeuw, Head, School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg
Paseka Leeuw

This week we profile Paseka Leeuw, head of the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg 

BOARD FALLOUT: Developments at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, or #Necsa, have been explosive of late. Disquiet, disagreements and even legal action over the way remuneration policies had been implemented by the CEO led to mass resignations that left the board inquorate. There is also a worrying allegation that the financial position may have been misrepresented.
BOARD FALLOUT

Developments at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, or Necsa, have been explosive of late. Disquiet, disagreements and even legal action over the way remuneration policies had been... 

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