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South Africa’s platinum metals, China’s green revolution merging strongly in Shanghai
Updated 35 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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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... 


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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 17 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... 


Emirates Global Aluminium says Guinea wrongfully terminated deal
Updated 9 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... 


Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
Updated 2 hours 14 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... 


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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... 


Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has formally launched the environmental assessment (EA) process for its Yellowhead copper project, following the acceptance of its initial project description (IPD)... 


NMR raises A$10m for Blackjack gold mine
NMR raises A$10m for Blackjack gold mine
Updated 7 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has locked in firm commitments for a A$10-million capital raise to accelerate gold production at its recently commissioned Blackjack processing plant in... 


GT1 holds firm on Canada lithium strategy, tightens costs amid market lull
GT1 holds firm on Canada lithium strategy, tightens costs amid market lull
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Green Technology Metals (GT1) is doubling down on its Canadian lithium strategy despite industry-wide headwinds, with MD Cameron Henry saying the company remains confident in its... 


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How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred US shipments last... 


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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... 


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... 


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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