Unctad says commodity-dependent countries are missing out on fiscal benefits of value addition

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 

Future of natural diamonds depends on industry unity – WFDB

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has raised concern about the “meteoric” rise in the penetration of synthetic diamonds into the market, which he believes threatens... 

Physical gold demand wanes slightly, but growth drivers remain

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 

Tertiary starts deeper drilling on promising target at Mushima North

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has started with a 1 500 m air core and reverse circulation drilling programme on the Mushima North project, in Zambia. The drilling is focused on the Target A1 area... 

Latest BER survey predicts lower inflation expectations for this year and in 2026

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) cites in its latest ‘Inflation Expectations Survey’ that respondents are expecting headline consumer inflation to average about 3.9% for the remainder of the... 

Heraeus expects platinum price ‘correction’ in second half of the year

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that the platinum price, which currently averages $1 341/oz, will correct over the second half of the year. The... 

Haranga permit renewal secures exploration activity for Saraya through 2027

ASX-listed Haranga Resources’s subsidiary Mandinga Resources has been granted another renewal for the exploration permit on the Saraya uranium project, in Senegal. The renewal of the exploration... 

MC Mining starts implementing turnaround plan at Uitkomst

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 

Loncor creates special independent committee to consider received offer

TSX-listed Loncor Gold has established a special committee comprised of independent board directors to review an unsolicited nonbinding offer received from an interested party for a potential... 

Jewellery industry’s Blue List to differentiate, substantiate ESG claims

After drawing up a draft document called The Blue List in May and launching a four-month consultation period to garner inputs, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has unpacked the necessity of... 

URU Metals confirms high-grade resource continuity at Zeb nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has confirmed the presence of thicker and higher-grade nickel/copper/platinum group metals horizons beneath the historic openpit resource of the Zeb nickel project, in South... 

First Au starts inaugural diamond drilling on Liberian prospect Nimba

ASX-listed First Au (FAU) has appointed Hong Kong-based Hit N Drill to conduct a 3 000 m diamond drilling programme at its Nimba gold project, in Liberia. The first of two drill rigs have already... 

Arc reaches settlement with Avanti, Regency for cash instead of shares

Aim-listed copper investment company Arc Minerals has entered into a binding settlement agreement with Avanti Gold and its subsidiary Regency Mining to settle an outstanding $1.25-million owed to... 

Oscillate secures exclusive right to study, buy 17 copper licences in Botswana

Copper and base metals developer Oscillate has signed a nonbinding heads of terms agreement with Kalahari Copper to acquire a subsidiary that holds copper and silver exploration tenements, in... 

Aton uncovers more gold, silver and base metal mineralisation in Egypt

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has completed a 113-hole diamond drilling programme on the Abu Marawat deposit, in Egypt The 9 642 m programme aimed to test near-surface mineralisation in an area of... 

Chile to drive global copper mine output growth of 2.5% this year – BMI

Research agency BMI expects global copper mine output to grow by 2.5% year-on-year for 2025, supported by recovering production in Chile and an ongoing ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, in Mongolia.... 

Aterian confirms lithium intercepts in Rwanda; Rio Tinto increases project stake

London-listed critical minerals developer Aterian has reported positive results from an initial drilling campaign undertaken on the HCK project, in Rwanda. The company, together with joint... 

Mkango subsidiary achieves first commercial-scale rare earth powder production from scrap

Toronto- and London-listed Mkango Resources has successfully conducted first production runs for commercial-scale hydrogen processing of magnet scrap (HPMS) as part of a trial process at the... 

Australian govt grants Sparc Hydrogen A$2.7m for low-cost green hydrogen pilot

ASX-listed Sparc Technologies has been awarded A$2.7-million in grant funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate programme. Sparc Technologies, together with iron-ore miner... 

Orica conditionally awarded A$432m in funding for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub

ASX-listed mining, infrastructure and manufacturing company Orica has been conditionally awarded A$432-million in funding from the Australian government to support the operation of the Hunter... 

Sanatana to change name after acquiring new gold prospects

TSX-V-listed copper and gold developer Sanatana Resources will acquire the Gold Strike One project, in Yukon, Canada, as well as the Abitibi property, in Quebec. The proposed acquisition... 

KZN branch key driver of growth, self-sustainability for motors group

Having continuously invested in its assembly capability and developing independence from the national grid and municipal water systems, gear units and motors supplier SEW-EURODRIVE’s KwaZulu-Natal... 

CleanTech secures fluorspar tenements in Kentucky

TSX-V-listed CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corporation has entered into a binding option to purchase agreement with an arms-length private party to acquire the mineral rights to the Campbell, Crotser... 

Seventh drill programme on Orom-Cross confirms ‘even more substantial’ resource

London-listed emerging graphite miner Blencowe Resources has completed the Stage 7 drilling programme at its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda, which confirmed the continuity of mineralisation... 

Akobo reports more improvements with gold processing at Segele

Euronext-listed Akobo Minerals has successfully completed its first smelt of gold with a new gravity setup at the Segele mine, in Ethiopia. The company advises that an upgraded gravity recovery... 

Implats consolidates two subsidiaries to ensure sustainability

JSE-listed Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has advised that it will consolidate the operations of its Impala Platinum and Impala Bafokeng Resources (IBR) subsidiaries, in response to low... 

Pan African confirms July 1 start of LSE, JSE share buyback

Mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources has confirmed it will start with a share buyback programme on both the LSE and JSE from July 1. The company advised earlier this month its intention... 

Heraeus expects platinum price ‘correction’ in second half of the year

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that the platinum price, which currently averages $1 341/oz, will correct over the second half of the year. The... 

Tiger Brands receives first supply from ‘Koo Baked Beans’ emerging farmers in Bronkhorstspruit

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 

Report outlines six macro trends shaping African mining operational excellence

Africa’s mining sector is entering a new period of disruption where risk has become a defining force shaping strategy, investment and operational performance, says consultancy dss+ in a newly... 

Afarak sells Zeerust chrome mine for R40m

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group has announced it will sell its Zeerust chrome mine and processing assets, as well as the Zeerust mining right, to Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire, which is a... 

Panel stresses importance of diversified supply chains

This is a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey, with the continent brimming with opportunity but also challenges. “By 2050, the African population will reach 2.6-billion, so how can we ensure that... 

Thungela maintains strong balance sheet despite softer coal prices

Ahead of releasing its interim results on August 18, JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources says the recent softer coal price environment has demonstrated the importance of operating a cost... 

Investors emphasise total returns as key consideration in mining

Ensuring a robust mining industry for the future requires careful capital allocation and adhering to high standards of operation, while consolidation may be the next phase for a sector grappling... 

Policy certainty, consistency key to unlocking African critical minerals investment

Amid global politisation of supply chains, increasing expectations of the mining industry and intensifying development imperatives in Africa, various African countries are gearing up policy to... 

Latest Heraeus appraisal confirms silver investment demand is surpassing that of gold

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals review that the gold price is showing signs of relaxation at $3 356/oz, having fallen by about 1.6% in the week to June 20.... 

Harmony to meet all production metrics for tenth consecutive year

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining confirms that it experienced a “landmark” 2025 financial year, which ends on June 30, underpinned by exceptional operating free cash flows and higher recovered... 

SA’s ongoing agri growth now hinges on market diversification

South Africa’s agriculture sector has come under increasing pressure to diversify into new markets amid turbulent world market dynamics driven by radical shifts in US trade policy. During a webinar... 

Goldstone confirms productivity uptick at Homase mine

Ahead of publishing its financial results for the year ended December 31 later this month, Aim-listed Goldstone Resources has confirmed that the Homase mine, in Ghana, maintains an average 48 000 t... 

Perseus adds mine investment veteran Rutherford to board as nonexecutive director

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has appointed James Rutherford to the board as nonexecutive independent director, with immediate effect. He brings to the board 25 years of experience in...