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Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal mining activities, Mineral and Petroleum Resources... 


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China's foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
Updated 3 hours ago By: Reuters

China's foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe's needs... 


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Ero Copper achieves commercial production at Brazilian operation
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ero Copper announces that the Tucumã operation, located in Pará State, Brazil, achieved commercial production, effective July 1. During the month of June, following the completion of... 


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Canada goods trade deficit narrows on higher gold shipments
3rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s share of exports destined for the US shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the Covid pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high, led by gold... 


Nornickel lowers forecast for 2025 nickel surplus to 120 000 t
Nornickel lowers forecast for 2025 nickel surplus to 120 000 t
3rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Russian mining giant Nornickel expects this year's nickel surplus to be 120 000 t which is 30 000 t lower than it previously thought, it said in a metals market review on Thursday. Nornickel, the... 


NRW awarded A$167m Brockman contract by Rio Tinto
NRW awarded A$167m Brockman contract by Rio Tinto
3rd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NRW Civil & Mining, a division of ASX-listed NRW Holdings, has been awarded a A$167-million contract from Rio Tinto for work at the Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) mine development, located within the... 


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Summit Royalty to go public through reverse takeover of Eagle Royalties
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals focused royalty and streaming company Summit Royalty has announced plans to go public through a reverse takeover (RTO) of Canada-listed junior royalty firm Eagle Royalties. The two... 


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WA geologists make breakthrough that could spark modern-day gold rush - Minister
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia could be on the cusp of a new gold rush after state-funded geoscientists uncovered a chemical fingerprint capable of revealing previously hidden gold deposits — a discovery... 


Gold’s record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners
Gold’s record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners
3rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A wave of Chinese gold miners is pushing to raise funds in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalise on rising investor interest in the metal during a record-setting rally that’s made it a standout... 


$1m prize offered as Wheaton Precious Metals again invites cleantech mining solutions
3rd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals is again putting mining innovation in the spotlight by offering a $1-million prize to a cleantech venture focused on sustainable water management.... 


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Cobalt Blue’s Broken Hill project gets 'major project' extension
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a three-year extension to major project status for its Broken Hill Cobalt project, in New South Wales. The recognition by the Commonwealth government... 


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Rio Tinto-backed aluminium firm to invest $1.1bn in Canada project
2nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aluminerie Alouette, an aluminium maker that’s partially owned by Rio Tinto, is planning to commit as much as C$1.5-billion ($1.1-billion) to modernising its facilities in northern Quebec,... 


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Vale cuts forecast for iron-ore agglomerates output amid market weakness
2nd July 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale on Wednesday lowered its forecast for iron ore agglomerates production in 2025, as the pellet market struggles with oversupply concerns and reduced demand for high-quality... 


Long-delayed cadastre held up once more, Minister reports
2nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of the long-delayed new cadastre system, which was meant to be initiated in the Western Cape on July 1, has been delayed by a further three months, Minerals and Petroleum Minister... 


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Minerals Council supports beneficiation, opposes lack of engagement
2nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa is fully supportive of adding value to South Africa’s minerals but the process to create an environment conducive to beneficiation must include all stakeholders to... 


Intrepid expands Corral copper project through land acquisitions
2nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and OTCQB-listed Intrepid Metals has announced the strategic expansion of its Corral copper property in Cochise County, Arizona, in the US, through the acquisition of an additional four... 


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Magazine round up | 27 June 2025
Magazine round up | 27 June 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 

HOWZAT
HOWZAT

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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