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Africa’s minerals indispensable for clean global economy, Valterra Platinum highlights
21st November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa’s minerals are indispensable for a clean economy and these range from platinum-group metals (PGMs), which power hydrogen and fuel cells, to cobalt and manganese, which will drive battery storage, and rare earths, which enable solar and wind... 


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Europe will face unprecedented mass migration if growth fails in Africa, conference hears
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Over the next 75 years, Europe will either face unprecedented migration as millions of Africans seek work and opportunity, or Africa must generate enough economic growth and jobs to support its... 


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Global council expects platinum demand from sustainable aviation fuel to increase incrementally
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum is required across all major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways, including power-to liquid (PtL), which uses the Fischer Tropsch process (FT), as well as the FT process... 


Panthera reports positive results from testwork for Mali deposit
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources says positive results have been returned for carbon-in-leach (CIL) bottle roll tests and column leach tests that have been carried out on... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad and Teck CEO Jonathan Price. The companies will combine through a merger of equals to form a global critical minerals champion.
Anglo, Teck pushed by Canada to give head office job guarantees
21st November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada is putting pressure on Anglo American to make stronger commitments to executive and management jobs at its proposed Vancouver headquarters as a condition of taking over Teck Resources,... 


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China signs agreement to revamp TAZARA railway in Zambia
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China signed a $1.4-billion agreement with Zambia and Tanzania on Thursday to modernise the TAZARA railway linking landlocked Zambia to the Indian Ocean. The railway, financed by China in the 1970s... 


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China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming "mining slaves" in the politically unstable nation's gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan... 


Platinum derivatives, trade tensions, Africa partnership make headlines
Platinum derivatives, trade tensions, Africa partnership make headlines
21st November 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the first-of-a-kind platinum and palladium derivatives approved by China; trade tensions influence on the platinum industry; and the new Africa... 


Black Cat announces MD transition
Updated 1 hour 53 minutes ago 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
Updated 2 hours 54 minutes ago 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
Updated 2 hours 57 minutes ago 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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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... 


Prime Ministers Mark Carney, Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese meeting at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Canada, Australia and India launch trilateral tech and critical minerals pact at G20 summit
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Canada, Australia and India have agreed to form a new trilateral partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, emerging technologies and supply-chain resilience, signing the... 


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says boosting domestic production and recycling will help shield the economy.
UK unveils critical minerals strategy, industry welcomes push for domestic supply
Updated 4 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

The UK government on Sunday launched a new critical minerals strategy, setting out ambitions to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported minerals by scaling up domestic mining, refining and... 


Glass Lewis recommends Teck to vote in favour of deal with Anglo
Glass Lewis recommends Teck to vote in favour of deal with Anglo
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Independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis on Friday recommended Teck Resources shareholders to vote in favour of a deal to combine with Anglo American. The planned merger, which was first... 


US EXIM to invest $100bn to secure critical mineral supplies, FT says
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The US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) will invest $100-billion to secure US and allied supply chains for critical minerals, nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas, the organisation's chair John... 


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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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