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South Africa's Phalaborwa rare earths project.
South Africa's Phalaborwa rare earths project.
Rare earth yttrium’s price surge uplifts South Africa’s Phalaborwa economics
24th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The economics of South Africa’s Phalaborwa rare earths project in Limpopo province have been uplifted very materially by the 3 000%-plus surge in the European prices of yttrium, a silvery white, moderately soft, ductile metal used in the... 


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COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels... 


Barrick to pay $430m to settle Mali gold mine dispute, Bloomberg News reports
Updated 10 minutes ago By: Reuters

Barrick Mining has agreed to a 244 billion CFA francs ($430 million) settlement with Mali, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Canadian miner on Monday... 


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AVL prepares bid for WA’s Kalgoorlie vanadium battery project
Updated 1 hour 38 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) and its wholly owned subsidiary VSUN Energy will submit an expression of interest (EoI) to develop Western Australia’s proposed 50 MW/10-hour Kalgoorlie Vanadium... 


Osisko Development to divest noncore San Antonio gold project
Osisko Development to divest noncore San Antonio gold project
Updated 2 hours 28 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

North America-focused Osisko Development has agreed to sell its noncore San Antonio gold project, in Mexico’s Sonora state, to TSX-V-listed Axo Copper in an all-share transaction that will see... 


Element 25 advances Butcherbird
Element 25 advances Butcherbird
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ASX-listed Element 25 is progressing its Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) in Western Australia, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards... 


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Ottawa close to uranium deal with India worth $2.8bn, Globe and Mail reports
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Canada and India are close to finalizing an export agreement in a deal valued at about $2.8-billion, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal for... 


Chinese copper smelters to face record low fees for 2026
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Chinese copper smelters are likely to be forced to accept record low processing fees for next year's term contracts as negotiations over ore supply begin amid a backdrop of tight supply and growing... 


Lynas jolted by Kalgoorlie power outages, warns of quarterly shortfall
Lynas jolted by Kalgoorlie power outages, warns of quarterly shortfall
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths has reported significant power supply disruptions at its new Kalgoorlie processing facility, warning that outage frequency in November has resulted in... 


Endeavour Silver to sell Bolañitos mine
Endeavour Silver to sell Bolañitos mine
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier silver producer Endeavour Silver has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Bolañitos gold/silver mine in Mexico to Guanajuato Silver Company for consideration of up to $50-million.... 


Pioneer Lithium positions Root Lake for potential restart
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Lithium has begun internal planning to potentially restart field activity at its Root Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada, as global lithium prices show early signs of... 


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Pioneer Lithium positions Root Lake for potential restart
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Lithium has begun internal planning to potentially restart field activity at its Root Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada, as global lithium prices show early signs of... 


Black Cat announces MD transition
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Black Cat Syndicate on Monday announced a planned leadership transition, with founding MD Gareth Solly set to step down from the role in April after eight years at the helm. He will... 


WA1’s Luni niobium project awarded major project status
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based WA1 Resources has secured major project status from the Australian government for its Luni niobium project. Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres granted the... 


Freeport Indonesia targets 478 000 t of copper cathode output in 2026
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

Freeport Indonesia plans to produce 478 000 metric tons of copper cathode and 26 tons of gold in 2026, lower than its initial plan due to an ongoing recovery process following a mud flow accident,... 


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MCA urges bipartisan backing for EPBC overhaul
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for a bipartisan approach to finalising the federal government’s proposed Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, warning that environmental... 


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GIANT PROJECT: The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and transshipment port facilities. Once fully operational, up to 120-million tonnes of high-grade iron-ore will be exported yearly. A ceremony marking the official start of operations was held this month at the new port in Forécariah prefecture. Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was joined at the event by project partners Winning Consortium Simandou, Rio Tinto, Chinalco and China Baowu.
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The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and... 

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From now on, South Africa must go all out to put its best foot forward

Every possible G20 opportunity must be seized and South Africa’s full positive potential brightly showcased to attract ongoing attention post G20. From now on, South Africa must put its best foot... 

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Important shift

There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last taking shape. In his Medium-Term Budget Policy... 

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Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa
Deon Verster

This week we profile Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa, a financial technology company that enables customers to buy smartphones through affordable installment plans, using its... 

SCRAP CONTINUES: The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the discount to be offered to domestic ferrous scrap consumers from 30% to 25%. The seller is still responsible for delivery costs and the 20% export tax remains. Both metal recyclers and ArcelorMittal South Africa have objected and are demanding another review.
SCRAP CONTINUES

The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the... 

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