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Africa’s minerals indispensable for clean global economy, Valterra Platinum highlights
Updated 5 hours ago 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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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... 


Elevra highlights rising deficit risk in lithium market
Elevra highlights rising deficit risk in lithium market
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Elevra Lithium MD Lucas Dow says conditions in the physical lithium market have strengthened materially in recent months, with spot spodumene concentrate prices climbing above $1 200/t as... 


Regis 'not giving up' on McPhillamys, says chair Mactier
Regis 'not giving up' on McPhillamys, says chair Mactier
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Regis Resources says it is "not giving up" on its McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales, despite the project being partially halted by a federal government heritage declaration... 


Can West Virginia go green as Trump backs coal mining?
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Working in a verdant valley in southeastern West Virginia, Donnie Hairston restacks beehive boxes overturned by a bear and tries to lure wayward goats out of a chicken coop. He is a participant in... 


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Lithium prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading
Lithium prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

Lithium prices in China fell sharply on Friday, short-circuiting a rally, after the main exchange stepped in to curb speculative trading and on a report that battery giant CATL could restart... 


Anson raises A$14m to accelerate US lithium project
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Anson Resources has secured A$14-million in firm commitments to advance its Green River lithium project in Utah, with the placement drawing strong support from new and existing... 


Surge Copper pushes Berg project into full PFS design phase
Surge Copper pushes Berg project into full PFS design phase
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Surge Copper has moved its Berg copper/molybdenum project in British Columbia into full prefeasibility study (PFS) design and cost work, following the completion of trade-off studies... 


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EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.... 


First Mining forms new Fiore-backed Seva Mining vehicle
First Mining forms new Fiore-backed Seva Mining vehicle
21st November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian developer First Mining Gold has agreed to sell its Cameron gold project in Ontario to Oronova Energy in a C$27-million transaction that will create a newly branded vehicle, Seva Mining,... 


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Aris moves to full ownership of Soto Norte in $80m deal
21st November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

South America-focused Aris Mining has taken full control of the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia, signing a binding term sheet to acquire the remaining 49% stake from MDC Industry Holding... 


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Cameroon approves ESIA for Oriole's Bibemi project
20th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cameroon's Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development has approved the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) for Aim-listed Oriole Resources' 90%-owned... 


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Kore Potash raises $12.2m
20th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-, JSE- and LSE-listed miner Kore Potash has conditionally raised about $12.2-million, or £9.2-million, through direct subscriptions of new ordinary shares. The company undertook a fundraise... 


Mine-to-market outline of platinum-catalysed electric car progression.
Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car
20th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 


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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.
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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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