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Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom Interview on Tuesday. (Also watch attached Creamer... 


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The Kombat copper mine
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... 


The Mufulira mine in Zambia
Zambia mine regulator lifts suspension of operations at Mopani's Mufulira mine
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

Zambia's mining regulator said on Monday that underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines' Mufulira mine could resume immediately, after new safety measures were implemented. The Minerals... 


Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
Updated 1 hour 27 minutes 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
Updated 2 hours 10 minutes ago 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... 


Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood
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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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... 


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... 


Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified base metals producer Lundin Mining has unveiled the results of an integrated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Vicuña project, outlining a staged development that could rank... 


Mexico and Canada plan joint action on minerals, infrastructure
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

Mexico and Canada will present an joint action plan on minerals, infrastructure, and supply chains in the second half of the year, Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Monday after... 


Antofagasta profit jumps 52% on record copper prices
Antofagasta profit jumps 52% on record copper prices
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta posted a 52% jump in annual core profit on Tuesday, as record copper prices offset slightly weaker output, and said its increased capital spending would support production... 


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The Antamina mine in Peru
BHP, Wheaton sign $4.3bn Antamina silver stream in record precious metals deal
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major BHP on Tuesday announced a $4.3-billion silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals in what is said to be the most valuable precious metals streaming transaction to... 


The Trump administration launched the $12bn reserve in early February.
Trump’s $12bn Project Vault offers short-term buffer but leaves structural gaps, says Woodmac
17th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Trump administration’s newly launched $12-billion Project Vault will provide a tactical buffer against critical minerals supply shocks, but it falls short of addressing deep structural... 


The South African and US flags
Trump's new ambassador Bozell arrives in South Africa amid strained ties
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to South Africa, conservative activist and writer Leo Brent Bozell III, has arrived in the country where he will seek to improve fraught ties between... 


Australian gas producer Santos wins court fight over net zero claims
Australian gas producer Santos wins court fight over net zero claims
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian court on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit against gas producer Santos that alleged the company misled the public on its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions. The lawsuit was... 


Dr Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe is now ARM’s non-executive chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 


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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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