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Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Copper 360 mourning the loss of mining master Jan Nelson
Updated 4 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024, Nelson, who would have turned 56 on June 7 this year,... 


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13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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Hecla is selling the Casa Berardi mine
Silver miner Hecla achieves multiple records in 2025
Updated 2 hours 7 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver producer Hecla Mining has delivered a record-breaking financial and operational performance in 2025, generating $563-million in operating cash flow and $310-million in free cash... 


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Iamgold FY profit rises sharply
Updated 2 hours 41 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Iamgold has posted a sharp profit rise in 2025 on the back of strong gold prices and robust output from its operating mines. The miner reported adjusted net earnings of $709-million... 


Alcoa forced to pay A$55m after illegally clearing Australian native forest
Alcoa forced to pay A$55m after illegally clearing Australian native forest
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US aluminium company Alcoa will pay A$55-million to remediate native forest it illegally cleared in Western Australia in order to mine bauxite, Australia’s environment ministry said on Wednesday.... 


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This week: Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba; De Beers’ operational strength, partnerships and market recovery targeted by new COO and, Vedanta... 


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Santos to cut 10% jobs as growth projects near end, annual profit misses estimates
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Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit on Wednesday, hurt by weak commodity prices, and said it would reduce its headcount by about 10% as... 


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Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

The government of Ontario has earmarked Kinross Gold’s Great Bear project for accelerated development under its new ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) permitting framework. Gold Bear is the first... 


Arizona Sonoran parts ways with Rio Tinto's Nuton at Cactus project
Arizona Sonoran parts ways with Rio Tinto's Nuton at Cactus project
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has mutually agreed with Nuton, a venture of Rio Tinto, to terminate the option to joint venture (OTJV) on the Cactus project, with immediate effect. The... 


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Wheaton beats 2025 guidance, targets 1.2Moz GEOs by 203
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals streaming major Wheaton Precious Metals has exceeded its 2025 production guidance and outlined a growth trajectory that would see output rise by about 50% to 1.2-million gold... 


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New Horizon Copper starts construction at legacy Namibian mine
17th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Copper miner New Horizon Copper has broken ground at its 80%-owned Kombat mine, in Namibia, which marks the start of a new chapter for this historic asset. The construction start on February 17 was... 


Lion Smelter achieves first ferrochrome production tap after lower tariff, but still unsustainable
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Lion Smelter in Steelpoort, Limpopo, achieved its first ferrochrome production tap on February 16, following the successful recommissioning of 50% of its operating capacity, says natural... 


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Bellevue approves A$40m paste plant, clears June quarter hedges
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has approved the construction of a new 120 m3/h wet paste plant for its Bellevue gold project, in Western Australia, while also pre-delivering all remaining forward sales... 


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Sovereign Metals secures Traxys as graphite trading partner
17th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global physical commodity trader and merchant Traxys North America for the marketing and sale of graphite... 


DMPR warns Gugulethu residents against illegally mining gold
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In response to media reports of citizens digging up parts of the Gugulethu section of the Payneville informal settlement in Springs, Ekurhuleni, seeking to find gold-bearing material, the... 


Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mid-tier gold producer Westgold Resources has announced that Valiant Gold has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the ASX for a proposed A$65-million... 


EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 


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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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