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London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
LBMA hopes Rand Refinery’s gold partnership with Ghana is 'first of many'
12th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold Coast Refinery. In a major advance that enables... 


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ERG Africa CEO Davron Vakhabov, DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and EGC chairperson Gino Buhendwa Ntale
ERG Africa, EGC sign MoU to formalise responsible artisanal mining in the DRC
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

On the sidelines of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11, Eurasian Resources Group in Africa (ERG Africa) and the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a... 


Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit
Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major... 


Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first... 


Bannerman seals $321m Etango funding deal with CNNC subsidiary
Bannerman seals $321m Etango funding deal with CNNC subsidiary
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has secured a strategic financing and joint venture (JV) agreement with CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL), paving the way for debt-free construction of its Etango uranium... 


Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian miner Paladin Energy is on track to complete the ramp up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to reach maximum output from July as higher prices help to accelerate mining... 


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Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gabon's mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country's 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that... 


CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 


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Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa Mining equipment sales Kohei Mino talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. 


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Lundin Gold to invest $100m in 2026 Ecuador exploration
Updated 1 hour 51 minutes ago By: Reuters

Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100-million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high. The... 


Vale posts $3.8bn loss on nickel impairment; analysts welcome core profit
Vale posts $3.8bn loss on nickel impairment; analysts welcome core profit
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Miner Vale on Thursday reported that its fourth-quarter net loss widened year-on-year, citing an impairment of nickel assets in Canada, yet analysts welcomed a core profit above expectations,... 


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AI and geologists both essential for exploration
Updated 4 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, were now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remained essential. This was the... 


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Ghana's gold output hits record 6Moz in 2025, industry group says
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of... 


Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  


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Bank sees move to value chain development in African mining
Updated 5 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining in Africa was moving away from the 'pit to port' model, highlighted West Africa-based pan-African banking group Ecobank Group Executive Corporate and Investment Banking Michael Larble, at... 


Gold Candle to acquire Fokus in C$65m all-cash Abitibi deal
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Privately funded explorer Gold Candle will acquire TSX-V-listed Fokus Mining in an all-cash transaction valued at C$65-million, significantly expanding its land position and gold resources in the... 


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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026

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

HOPEFUL NOTE: The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point mark, the size of the improvement is notable, with Absa saying the January results suggest that 2026 has started on a more hopeful note. Signs of improving activity, easing input costs, and stronger domestic demand are providing early momentum. Photograph: Creamer Media
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The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point... 

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We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 

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Big decisions loom

South Africa is weighing a range of policy measures as various manufacturing sectors – from ferroalloys and steel, to automotives – face existential threats. The causes of their eroded... 

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Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme pressure. However, tariffs are a blunt instrument and the implementation of higher tariffs is not cost-free, especially for hard-pressed consumers.
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There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme... 

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