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'Other metalllic minerals' in top production spot.
'Other metalllic minerals' in top production spot.
‘Other metallic minerals’ South African mining’s outstanding 2025 performers
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Mining’s standout 2025 performance was in “other metallic minerals”, Minerals Council South Africa reports. Owing to the exceptional 17.2% higher 2025 production performance, this subsector, which includes silver, cobalt, lead, titanium and zinc,... 


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Trafigura's Nyrstar ships first antimony batch from Australia plant
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Trafigura unit Nyrstar has shipped its first consignment of commercial-grade antimony from its Port Pirie metals processing facility in South Australia, it said on Monday, a milestone in the... 


Japan's Sojitz to expand Australian rare earth imports as partner broadens product lineup
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Sojitz will expand imports of Australian rare earth elements from Lynas Rare Earths, a spokesperson for the Japanese trading house said on Monday, as Tokyo seeks to reduce its dependence on China.... 


Coronado curtails production at US coal mine
Coronado curtails production at US coal mine
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Coronado Global Resources is curtaining production at its Logan mining complex in West Virginia, citing sustained weakness in the US high-vol metallurgical coal markets. The... 


Hecla doubles exploration budget
Hecla doubles exploration budget
16th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Hecla plans to nearly double its investment in exploration and predevelopment, with the goal of replacing or exceeding yearly reserve depletion. The company has earmarked... 


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Copper miner Codelco sacks executives after El Teniente audit
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean state copper miner Codelco on Friday removed three senior executives linked to its El Teniente division, the site of a deadly collapse last year, after an internal audit found... 


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Alicanto set for 50 000-m drilling programme at Mt Henry
Alicanto set for 50 000-m drilling programme at Mt Henry
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Alicanto Minerals has unveiled plans for a 50 000 m drilling programme at the newly acquired Mt Henry gold project in Western Australia. The project, which... 


Agnico Eagle Mines CEO Ammar Al-Joundi
World No. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says
16th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Agnico Eagle Mines CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge, signaling a renewed openness to deal-making after years... 


 Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian gold miner Genesis on Monday announced a recommended offer for Magnetic Resources in a transaction that will bolster its Laverton inventory and production outlook by bringing the... 


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Pacific Lime signs quicklime offtake with Newmont in PNG
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Brisbane-based Pacific Lime and Cement (PLC) has secured its first long-term quicklime offtake agreement, striking a deal with gold and copper major Newmont to supply locally manufactured product... 


Global copper exchange stocks top 1Mt for first time in two decades
Global copper exchange stocks top 1Mt for first time in two decades
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Copper stocks on the world's three biggest metal exchanges have exceeded one-million metric tons for the first time in more than two decades, as an inventory build due to soft demand in China adds... 


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Alkane posts record H1 profit as gold, antimony prices surge
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Alkane Resources has delivered record operating and financial results for the six months to 31 December 2025, underpinned by strong gold and antimony prices and the expanded... 


Austral signs MoU to assess toll treatment at Rocklands
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Austral Resources Australia has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Metal Bank to evaluate the potential toll treatment of ore at its Rocklands processing facility in... 


Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
13th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom says it will fully support the task team being created to deliver the fully independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that will have ownership and control of transmission... 


NOA CEO Karel Cornelissen.
Sibanye-Stillwater secures more renewable energy in offtake agreement with NOA
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Renewables company NOA has clinched yet another deal. Announced on Friday is NOA's conclusion of a 138 MW renewable energy power purchase agreement with precious metals mining major... 


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Sibanye-Stillwater welcomes preliminary determination on Russian palladium imports into the US
13th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has welcomed the announcement of a preliminary affirmative determination by the US Department of Commerce (DoC) regarding 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
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... 

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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.
BLUNT INSTRUMENT

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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