Newmont promotes Viljoen to president and COO

US-based gold major Newmont has promoted Natascha Viljoen from executive VP and COO to president and COO of the company. Viljoen will continue to report directly to CEO Tom Palmer. 

Hudbay takes full ownership of Copper Mountain mine

TSX- and NYSE-listed Hudbay Minerals has completed its acquisition of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation’s (MMC's) 25% stake in the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia, giving it full ownership... 

New Gold closes New Afton transaction

TSX- and NYSE American-listed New Gold has closed its previously announced $300-million agreement with Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan to acquire the remaining 19.9% free cash flow interest in the... 

MAC welcomes Carney's election as PM

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has officially congratulated Mark Carney on his election victory and upcoming role as the new Prime Minister of Canada. With Carney set to lead the country,... 

Patriot reports permitting progress at Shaakichiuwaanaan project

Vancouver-headquartered Patriot Battery Metals is making strides in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, located in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. The company... 

Charlene Louw

This week we profile Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa, which represents and advocates for the beer industry's interests, promotes responsible consumption, and encourages... 

Advanced, flexible belting enhances agriculture efficiencies

Industrial solutions supplier BMG’s agricultural division has extended its portfolio of belting to include newly launched specialised Gates belting, designed to enhance performance and durability... 

Giyani appoints corporate development VP, operations manager

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp, which is developing the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, in Botswana, has appointed Gavin Horscroft operations manager and Sean Thijsse corporate development... 

Lucapa achieves higher first-quarter carat recoveries, revenue

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company, which has assets in Angola and Australia, has recorded year-on-year increases in carat recoveries, grade, revenue and diamond price for the quarter ended March... 

St Barbara’s Simberi expansion targets 220 000 oz/y

Australia's St Barbara has confirmed strong economics for its Simberi expansion project in Papua New Guinea, following the completion of a pre-feasibility level plant study and an updated life of... 

Theta Gold advances toward production with preconstruction at TGME plant

ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has begun pre-construction work at its TGME gold processing plant in South Africa, moving the company closer to becoming a near-term gold producer. In an operational... 

Hot Chili’s Chile projects earn strategic status from government

Australian copper developer Hot Chili has secured priority status from the Chilean government for two of its key projects. The company’s flagship Costa Fuego copper/gold project, along with the... 

Sylvania increases full-year output guidance again

Aim-listed platinum group metal (PGM) producer Sylvania Platinum, which owns assets in South Africa, has again increased its production guidance for the current financial year to between 78 000 oz... 

Libero Copper changes name to Copper Giant Resources

TSX-V-listed Libero Copper and Gold will change its name to Copper Giant Resources, effective at market open on May 1, in a move that underscores the company’s belief in the district-scale... 

GR Silver halts field work in Mexico amid security push

Toronto-listed GR Silver Mining has temporarily suspended field activities at its Plomosas silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, citing a proactive move in response to regional security issues. The... 

Harmony reports another fatality

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has reported that an employee died in an incident at its surface operations at the Saaiplaas reclamation camp, in Virginia, in the Free State, on April 27.... 

Centerra takes 9.9% stake in Azimut with C$5.7m strategic investment

Centerra Gold has agreed to invest C$5.66-million in Azimut Exploration through a strategic private placement that will see the mid-tier gold miner acquire a 9.9% stake in the Québec-focused... 

Barrick proposes rebrand to reflect broader copper strategy

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold is rebranding as Barrick Mining, a move that reflects the company’s increasing emphasis on copper alongside its core gold operations. The proposed name change is... 

Mountain Province output falls 40% in Q1 as mine processes low-grade stockpiles

Toronto-listed Mountain Province Diamonds reported a 40% year-on-year decline in diamond production for the first quarter of 2025, as the company processed low-grade stockpiles while waste... 

Katherine Persson

This week we profile Katherine Persson, MD: assets at SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company 

Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00

Higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the electricity system, prompting Eskom to implement Stage 2... 

Hillgrove mobilises contractors to accelerate Nugent development

ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources has mobilised mining contractors to fast-track the development of the Nugent underground decline at its Kanmantoo copper operation in South Australia, marking the... 

Sandvik lands record BEV order for South32's Hermosa project

Swedish engineering group Sandvik has secured its largest-ever order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with ASX- and JSE-listed South32 selecting the company to supply a fleet of underground... 

Northern Star’s De Grey acquisition becomes effective

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources’ proposed acquisition of gold developer De Grey Mining has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Federal Court of Australia approving the... 

Ascot appoints interim CFO

Canadian gold developer Ascot Resources has announced a leadership change with the appointment of Christopher Park as interim CFO, effective May 15. Park will succeed CFO Carol Li, who is set to... 

Sayona and Piedmont move closer to merger

Australia's Sayona Mining and US-based Piedmont Lithium are nearing the completion of their proposed merger, a transaction that would create a new global lithium player, Elevra Lithium, with an... 

Centerra takes 9.9% stake in Thesis Gold

Canadian miner Centerra Gold on Tuesday announced an agreement to acquire a 9.9% stake in Thesis Gold for C$24.2-million. Under the terms of a subscription agreement, Centerra will acquire... 

WA pushes mineral exploration with A$11.2m grant round

Western Australia has awarded A$11.2-million in grants to 77 exploration projects under its flagship exploration incentive scheme (EIS), reinforcing the state’s push to secure future mineral supply... 

Perenti to exit Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana

Australian mining services group Perenti said on Tuesday that it would conclude its involvement at MMG’s Khoemacau copper mine, in Botswana, at the end of June. The company’s underground mining... 

Qld mining execs see confidence dip

Queensland’s resources sector is facing a slump in executive confidence as rising costs and regulatory burdens cloud the outlook, the state’s industry body said Tuesday. According to the... 

Former US Senator appointed to Ramaco board

Metallurgical coal and critical minerals producer Ramaco Resources has announced the appointment of former US Senator Joseph Manchin III to its board as an independent member. Manchin brings... 

Chinese nationals detained for alleged trespass at Lindian rare earths project in Malawi

Australia-based Lindian Resources said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were among a group of individuals detained by authorities for allegedly trespassing and attempting to collect geological... 

Charl du Plessis

This week we profile Charl du Plessis, a director at Good Hope Imports, which develops and sources lighting and lithium-related equipment for the mining industry 

First shipment of concentrate from Image’s Atlas project sets sail

Perth-based junior Image Resources on Thursday announced the first sale and shipment of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Atlas mineral sands mine, in Western Australia. The nominal 10... 

Kookaburra graphite project included in critical minerals prospectus

The Kookaburra graphite project (KGP), located on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, has been featured in the updated Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus for 2025, published by Austrade. The... 

Fortescue charters green-ammonia-powered vessel in push to decarbonise shipping

Iron-ore major Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of Belgium’s CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. The 210 000 dry weight tonnage (dwt) Newcastlemax vessel is... 

Allied Gold launches C$80m bought deal

Canada-headquartered Allied Gold on Wednesday announced a C$80-million bought deal public offering alongside a concurrent block trade, as the miner looks to improve share liquidity. The... 

Genmin, Sinohydro sign MoU to advance Gabon project development

Emerging African iron-ore producer Genmin have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinohydro Corporation in relation to the development of Genmin's flagship Baniaka project, in Gabon.... 

De Grey shareholders approve takeover by Northern Star

Shareholders of De Grey Mining have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of the company by ASX-listed gold major Northern Star Resources. At a scheme meeting held on Wednesday, 99.64%... 

BCI Minerals cleared for full-scale operations at Mardie salt project

ASX-listed BCI Minerals has received a key commonwealth government approval, paving the way for full-scale operations at its Mardie solar salt and sulphate of potash project in Western Australia....