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DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteng's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets for R147.5-million cash. Headed by CEO Karel... 


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Equinox pays down more debt as it sells Brazil ops for $1bn
Updated 3 hours ago By: Duane Newman

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold will pay down a further $800-million in debt, reducing its net debt to about $150-million, significantly lowering its interest expense. This comes as the company... 


Aura Energy says deal values Häggån project at C$50m
Aura Energy says deal values Häggån project at C$50m
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy on Friday reported a C$10-million investment for its polymetallic Häggån project in Sweden, establishing a valuation of C$50-million. The funding will be provided... 


India gold premiums surge to decadal high on import tax hike anxiety
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Gold premiums in India jumped this week to their highest in more than a decade, as investors rushed to buy the metal on expectations of an import duty hike in the upcoming budget, while China... 


BHP ships Jimblebar iron-ore to Malaysia, Vietnam as China ban stalls sales
BHP ships Jimblebar iron-ore to Malaysia, Vietnam as China ban stalls sales
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

BHP Group has shipped iron-ore cargoes barred from sale in China to Malaysia and Vietnam, seeking alternative buyers as its stocks of Jimblebar pile up at Chinese ports amid a protracted contract... 


Hudbay, Jogmec and Marubeni expand Flin Flon exploration partnership
Updated 4 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Hudbay Minerals has signed an amended and restated option agreement with Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) and Marubeni to expand their existing exploration... 


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Metro Mining announces executive leadership changes
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Metro Mining has announced changes to its executive leadership team as it implements a new management operating system aimed at improving operational performance and reliability. CEO... 


Ballard raises A$61m to fast-track Mt Ida towards investment decision
Ballard raises A$61m to fast-track Mt Ida towards investment decision
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Ballard Mining has secured firm commitments for A$61-million through a single-tranche share placement to fund an expanded drilling and development programme at its Mt Ida gold project in... 


Striking workers force production halt at Chile's Mantoverde mine
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

roduction at Capstone Copper's Mantoverde copper and gold mine in northern Chile is largely halted after the mine's desalination plant was shut down amid a nearly three-week labor strike, the... 


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Eldorado launches dividend as confidence grows in Greece portfolio
23rd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Midtier gold producer Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme, citing its strong financial position and growing confidence in the delivery of its major growth projects in Greece,... 


Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

The Metals Co on Thursday became the first deep-sea miner to seek Washington's approval to mine the international seabed under a streamlined permitting process introduced earlier this week.... 


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Rising copper prices help Freeport-McMoRan offset Grasberg production dip
Rising copper prices help Freeport-McMoRan offset Grasberg production dip
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher copper and gold prices offset a production drop after an accident at Indonesia's Grasberg... 


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Northern BC mining projects could generate C$69bn in economic activity – MABC
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty-four proposed mining projects in Northern British Columbia, representing an estimated C$69-billion in economic activity, could deliver major economic benefits for the province and Canada,... 


Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
23rd January 2026

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


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Mali's President tightens direct control over key mining sector
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Mali's military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector, strengthening the presidency's direct oversight of the critical gold industry, and appointed a former... 


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Maaden highlights technology innovation at flagship gold project in Saudi Arabia
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden is already seeing the benefits of technology innovation at its flagship Mansourah-Massarah gold mine, where the company is developing the region’s first digital... 


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Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
Magazine round up | 23 January 2026

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

GLISTERING START: The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979. Global developments are suggestive of continued strength, with Morgan Stanley forecasting gold to hit $4 800/oz by the fourth quarter. This on the back of falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve, and buying by central banks and funds.
GLISTERING START

The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979.... 

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Africa must catalyse joint development for the benefit of all this continent’s people

Africa must collaborate to get the best out of the continent for the benefit of the people of the continent. When it comes to economic opportunity, all differences must be put aside. Everything... 

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Stability versus resilience

The revised Eskom unbundling strategy announced is emerging as something of a touchstone for government’s commitment – or otherwise – to reforming the structure of an electricity industry that has... 

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Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility
Kriben Reddy

This week we profile, Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility, a data- and technology-driven company focused on making vehicle financing, transactions, and mobility access in South Africa more... 

PRESSURE COOKER: The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional guardrails that were put in place with the specific purpose of preventing wars are being severely weakened.
PRESSURE COOKER:

The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional... 

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