Akobo announces new mine plan to accelerate extraction at Segele

Norwegian mining company Akobo Minerals has announced a new mine development plan to accelerate production and commissioning of a processing plant at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia. The three-phase... 

US/China tension likely to drive demand for some commodities – Ninety One

This year is poised to have various influences impacting on commodity markets, including Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, says private baking organisation Ninety One. In unpacking the... 

BMI unpacks lower-price outlook for zinc

Market analyst BMI has maintained its zinc price forecast for this year at $2 650/t owing to weaker supply and demand dynamics; however, refined zinc production will likely trend higher this year... 

Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 

Thor Explorations increases output, progresses various drill programmes

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations, which owns and operates the Segolila mine, in Nigeria, has increased its gold production to 85 057 oz in the year ended December 31, compared with the 84... 

Namibia says Shell write-down of offshore discoveries ‘not a setback’

Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has downplayed the impact of energy company Shell recent $400-million write-down on its offshore oil discoveries, stating that the country it remains committed... 

Thor confirms down-dip continuity of mineralisation at Segilola

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing diamond drilling programme. The programme is... 

Westgold reports production increases at several mines in Q2

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources continues to increase its quarterly gold production, having produced 80 886 oz of gold in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. This compares to 77... 

Equinox delivers strongest production year yet

Canadian miner Equinox Gold has reported its strongest quarterly and yearly gold production in its history, having produced 213 906 oz of gold in the fourth quarter and 621 870 oz in the full year.... 

Canada Nickel advances surface right access for Crawford project

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel Company has signed two definitive agreements for it to gain access to 32 000 acres of surface rights prospective for nickel. The agreements, signed with Noble Mineral... 

West African Resources achieves upper end of full-year gold output guidance

ASX-listed West African Resources has reported a 7% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production to 51 178 oz in the three-months ended December 31, bringing full-year production to 206 622 oz.... 

Vanggatfontein Colliery operating amid business rescue process

JSE-listed Salungano Group has reported progress in the business rescue process of its indirect subsidiary Keaton Mining, following its February 2024 filing for business rescue. The company has... 

Tirupati announces more executive appointments amid restructuring

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has appointed Anthony James Nieuwenhuys as executive director and co-CEO alongside Shishir Poddar in anticipation of a full executive power transfer to Nieuwenhuys... 

Perpetua gains enviro approval for Stibnite project

The US Forest Service has approved the mine plan for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite gold project, in Idaho, in accordance with the country’s National Environmental Policy Act (Nepa). This final... 

Minerals Council optimistic about ongoing MPRDA review

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) review of mining regulations, which started a year ago, provides the chance to relook and unlock the true potential of South Africa’s... 

Seriti Green says G20 will put Mpumalanga on the map for JET discussions

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 

Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has analysed and evaluated nearly 400 000 km of airborne geophysical and other exploration data using AI techniques and powerful computing, which would otherwise have... 

Tirupati appoints new nonexecs amid board restructuring

London-listed Tirupati Graphite has announced a restructuring of its board of directors, which includes the appointment of Christian St John-Dennis, Murat Dogan Erden and Anthony James Nieuwenhuys... 

PGM, chrome and diamonds drove mining output higher in October

Statistics South Africa reports that mining production increased by 1.4% year-on-year in October, with the largest positive contributors having been platinum group metals (PGM), chromium ore,... 

Akobo prepares for first exports of gold from Segele project

Scandinavia-headquartered gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals says record high gold prices in the global market is improving the value of its Segele resource and revenue potential... 

Grizzly earns $22m from latest emerald auction

Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has generated $22.4-million of revenue from its latest auction, held in Dubai. The company offered mid- to high-grade rough emeralds produced from the Grizzly mine... 

Namib Minerals to list on Nasdaq soon, advances numerous mines in Zim, DRC

Following a merger with Nasdaq-listed Hennessey Capital Investment Corporation, diversified miner Namib Minerals will soon have a separate listing on Nasdaq, offering investors access to its... 

GoviEx proactive in its approach to ESG ahead of mining at Muntanga

Canadian mining company GoviEx Uranium states in its latest ‘Sustainability 2024’ report that it is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that... 

Tech advancements in Africa have greatly advanced ESG, SDG imperatives – panel

Technology advancements in Africa are helping to advance various environment, social and governance (ESG) goals for companies and industries, and contribute to the efforts to achieve the UN... 

Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

Anglo pays another $1m to Arc in Zambian JV

London-listed Arc Minerals has received another $1-million payment from Anglo American as part of the joint venture (JV) the companies have in Zambia. The payments are being received by Arc on... 

AECI earnings take short-term knock after strategic spend

Having incurred investment spend of R755-million in the ten months ended October 31, explosives and mining chemicals group AECI is on track to achieve its strategic ambition and unlock value across... 

PGM miners’ ESG spend set back by low prices, but efforts remain solid

Precious metals consultancy Metals Focus finds in its latest ‘Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Focus’ report that producers are increasingly strapped for cash to... 

Tharisa posts 26% increase in full-year operating profit

London- and Johannesburg-listed chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) miner Tharisa has reported improvements in its production for the financial year ended September 30, which culminated in a... 

South Africa could play indispensable role in the global hydrogen value chain, says Mistra's Netshitenzhe

Speakers participating in the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s (Mistra’s) ninth yearly platinum group metals (PGM) roundtable, on November 27, agreed that South Africa has potential... 

Managem appoints Epiroc to modernise Tizert copper project in Morocco

Mining group Managem has appointed excavation equipment provider Epiroc to enhance safety and productivity at the Tizert copper project, in Morocco. Epiroc will provide Managem with the necessary... 

TotalEnergies, partners start building 260 MW of renewable-energy capacity for Sasol, Air Liquide

Energy company TotalEnergies and its consortium partners Mulilo and Reatile Group have reached financial close and started construction on a 140 MW wind farm and 120 MW solar plant, near De Aar, in... 

ICMM launches new tools on human rights guidance

As the UN hosts the Forum on Business and Human Rights from November 25 to 27, mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has announced strengthened commitments to recognise the important role of... 

West African completes last processing works at Kiaka ahead of first gold pour

ASX-listed West African Resources remains on time and on budget with construction at the Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso. The company is targeting first gold production in the third quarter of... 

West Wits chair confident of securing funding for Qala Shallows, despite challenges

ASX-listed West Wits Mining chairperson Michael Quinert acknowledged during a yearly general meeting of the company the progress that has been made with the company’s primary project Qala Shallows,... 

AngloGold’s buyout of Centamin effective

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti’s acquisition of Egypt-focused gold miner Centamin has become effective. Centamin’s share will delist from the TSX and LSE on November 25.  

Atlantic completes equity, royalty agreement with Apex Royalties

Morocco-focused Atlantic Tin has finalised paperwork for a $5-milllion fundraising with UK-based royalty and streaming company Apex Royalties. The proceeds will be used to further develop the... 

JUWI South Africa takes the lead on Senegal’s newest mine-site hybrid solar plant

French multinational miner Eramet’s subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte and renewable energy company JUWI Renewable Energies South Africa have closed a €30-million, or R600-million, deal to build a solar... 

Challenges in critical minerals supply threaten global energy transitions

An unprecedented surge in demand for critical minerals on the back of global transitions to clean energy is posing significant challenges in meeting these goals, as the critical minerals sector...