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Zero-retrenchment automation bringing faster vessel loading at RBCT
28th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The new automation at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in KwaZulu-Natal has begun with very efficient coal stacking and reclaiming processes that have millimetre accuracy. The stacker reclaimer, with no onboard operator, calculates the most... 


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Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
Whitehaven Coal beats second-quarter output view, shares jump
Updated 1 hour 9 minutes ago By: Reuters

Whitehaven Coal logged a bigger-than-expected 13.5% rise in second-quarter output on Thursday, helped by improved mining conditions and higher output from its Queensland and New South Wales... 


US moves away from critical mineral price floors, sources say
US moves away from critical mineral price floors, sources say
Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago By: Reuters

The Trump administration is stepping back from plans to guarantee a minimum price for US critical minerals projects, a tacit acknowledgment of a lack of congressional funding and the complexity of... 


Australian critical minerals miner Iluka falls on flagging impairment of minerals sands unit
Australian critical minerals miner Iluka falls on flagging impairment of minerals sands unit
Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago By: Reuters

Australia's Iluka Resources said on Thursday it expects to recognise two exceptional items, including an impairment of its mineral sands business, putting its shares on course for their largest... 


Gold nears $5 600/oz as investors seek safety, silver eyes $120
Gold nears $5 600/oz as investors seek safety, silver eyes $120
Updated 1 hour 26 minutes ago By: Reuters

Spot gold extended its blistering rally on Thursday to hit a record high just shy of $5 600 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while silver came... 


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Develop approaching steady-state at Woodlawn
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Develop Global has reported strong operational and financial performance in the December quarter, with successful commissioning and ramp-up at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine in New South... 


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Skeena secures key permits for Eskay Creek, clearing path to 2027 production
Skeena secures key permits for Eskay Creek, clearing path to 2027 production
28th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada's Skeena Resources on Wednesday announced that it had received its British Columbia Mines Act permit for the Eskay Creek gold/silver project in British Columbia. The permit follows the... 


Lithium miner Elevra cuts near-term guidance
Lithium miner Elevra cuts near-term guidance
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Elevra Lithium has revised its 2026 financial year production, sales and cost guidance after challenging operating conditions at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada... 


Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa
28th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 


New Gold and Coeur shareholders back merger deal
28th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Shareholders of both New Gold and Coeur Mining have approved the proposed plan of arrangement to combine the two companies, creating a new North American precious metals producer. At special... 


Vale's iron-ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto's Pilbara
Vale's iron-ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto's Pilbara
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale's iron-ore production rose to 336.1-million metric tons in 2025, the company said on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2018 that its output surpassed that of rival Rio... 


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Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
Woodside beats Q4 revenue estimates despite oil slump, flags lower 2026 output
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy on Wednesday flagged a lower production outlook for 2026, tempering stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue that was underpinned by resilient output despite weaker... 


India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards, sources say
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

India is considering tightening mining auction rules to weed out developers that delay seeking clearances to mine on blocks they win at auctions, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters,... 


A gold nugget on dollar bills
Gold's blistering rally continues past $5 200 as dollar plunges
28th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold broke through $5 200 for the first time on Wednesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concerns, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy... 


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Transnet, Richards Bay Coal Terminal to establish project office
27th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

State-owned rail enterprise Transnet and privately owned Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) have jointly agreed to establish a project office. This structured office will identify projects with the... 


Nersa mulls interim tariff solution for ferrochrome smelters amid parallel work targeting 62c/kWh
Nersa mulls interim tariff solution for ferrochrome smelters amid parallel work targeting 62c/kWh
27th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has requested the energy regulator to approve an interim tariff of 87c/kWh in favour of Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture as a temporary measure to sustain smelter... 


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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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