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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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Ottawa close to uranium deal with India worth $2.8bn, Globe and Mail reports
Updated 1 hour 55 minutes 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 1 hour 57 minutes 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 2 hours 1 minute 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... 


Barrick, Mali government agree to resolve gold mine dispute
Barrick, Mali government agree to resolve gold mine dispute
Updated 2 hours 44 minutes ago By: Reuters

Barrick Mining said on Monday it had reached an agreement with Mali's government to resolve all their disputes over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex after two years of negotiations, sending... 


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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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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Canada, Australia and India launch trilateral tech and critical minerals pact at G20 summit
24th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


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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
24th November 2025 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
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

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
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

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... 


MMG's deal to buy Anglo American's Brazil nickel assets faces EU regulatory delay
MMG's deal to buy Anglo American's Brazil nickel assets faces EU regulatory delay
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed mining and metals company MMG said on Monday that the European Commission had extended the review of its deal to purchase Anglo-American's nickel business in Brazil. The... 


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BHP walks away from last stab at Anglo American takeover
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

BHP on Monday pulled back from a last-ditch effort to buy Anglo American and bolster its dominance in copper, just two weeks before shareholders at Anglo and Canada's Teck Resources were set to... 


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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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