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Inland coal market urgently needs reforms, conference hears
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s inland coal market faces a critical need for reform, with inconsistencies in supply, declining coal quality and logistical bottlenecks threatening the reliability of the fuel that... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Sanedi head urges revival of coal research, PPPs to drive energy transition
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) CEO Dr Titus Mathe has called for the re-establishment of research capacity in South Africa’s academic institutions to support... 


Congo suspends activities at Chinese mine after spill
7th November 2025 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended activities at a Chinese-operated mining site in the south of the resource-rich country after a spill, mines minister Louis Watum Kabamba said late on... 


An image of testwork at Andrada
Andrada sustainable report shows measurable progress
7th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Andrada Mining, a critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets in Namibia, has published its Sustainability Report for the financial year ended February 29. The... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa chides coal industry for its silence in energy debate
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has scolded South Africa’s coal industry for remaining largely silent during national debates over the country’s energy future, saying its... 


An image of bauxite
Canyon continues with development of Minim Martap despite minor delays
7th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite reports of unrest in several cities in Cameroon following the re-election of President Paul Biya, ASX-listed Canyon Resources has continued to progress the development of its Minim Martap... 


Galiano lowers full-year production guidance, warns of higher costs
7th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX- and NYSE-listed Galiano Gold, which owns a 90% interest in the Asanko gold mine (AGM), in Ghana, achieved the targeted improvements in volumes of material mined and overall throughput in the... 


Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe.
Strong renewed thrust for South African PGM exchange under way
7th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A strong renewed thrust is under way for the creation of a platinum group metals (PGM) commodities exchange in South Africa to take advantage of South Africa's massive PGMs endowment at a time when... 


Vedanta's newly launched CopperTech to invest $1.5bn in Konkola
Vedanta's newly launched CopperTech to invest $1.5bn in Konkola
7th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vedanta Resources has launched CopperTech Metals, a US-domiciled company that will own and operate Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), connecting America’s critical mineral needs with Zambia’s... 


Gold projects spark revival
Gold projects spark revival
7th November 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the exciting new West Wits gold project; the Pilgrim’s Rest gold plant project that is accelerating; and Sibanye-Stillwater's gold and platinum group... 


A De Beers office in Botswana
Botswana and Angola hold talks as both seek control of De Beers
7th November 2025 By: Reuters

The mining ministers of Botswana and Angola held talks in Botswana's capital on Friday on cooperation in the diamond sector, as the two Southern African countries seek to take control of Anglo... 


The Johannesburg CBD
Oppenheimer family scion urges South Africa to cut red tape
7th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Jonathan Oppenheimer, scion of the family that built Anglo American and De Beers into global mining powerhouses, urged the South African government to “get out of the way” of entrepreneurs. While... 


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Risk mitigation in focus as SA opens rail and port networks to private participants
7th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With State-owned freight logistics group Transnet having turned to the market to invest in rail and port infrastructure, and the Department of Transport (DoT) having introduced various reforms to... 


Rail tracks
Transport Forum discusses embedding crucial reforms by demonstrating their impact
6th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The virtual conference held by transport sector engagement organisation the Transport Forum on November 6 heard from a range of experts about the progress of reforms in the transport sector and the... 


An image of GoviEx uranium
Final order granted for GoviEx to become Tombador subsidiary
6th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Supreme Court of British Columbia on November 5 granted the final order approving the previously announced plan of arrangement, which would result in dual-listed GoviEx Uranium becoming a... 


Akobo exceeds production target at Ethiopia mine
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals, which owns and operates the Segele mine, in Ethiopia, has produced about 7 kg of doré gold in October, exceeding its monthly target of 5 kg. Cumulative... 


B2Gold's Goose mine site
B2Gold's production continues growth trajectory
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold says it remains on track for strong fourth-quarter gold production, after its mines in Africa and the Philippines exceeded production targets for the third quarter,... 


Toubani MD Phil Russo
Toubani on course at Kobada amid reports of Mali disruptions
6th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Toubani Resources says operations at its Kobada gold project, in Mali, remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in the country’s capital,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s South Africa platinum earnings up 213%, gold earnings up 177%
6th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The significant leverage of Sibanye-Stillwater to precious metals prices is clearly illustrated by the skyrocketing of its South African gold and platinum group metals (PGMs) earnings in the three... 


A mine haul truck at the Sadiola mine
Allied expects strong fourth-quarter operational performance
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed Allied Gold Corporation expects its gold production for the fourth quarter of this year to be the highest quarterly output yet this year, primarily driven by higher grades,... 


The Bakubung mine
Wesizwe to release interim results in January
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Owner and developer of the Bakubung platinum group metals mine in South Africa's North West province Wesizwe Platinum says it expects to release its financial results for the six months ended June... 


Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report
Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report
5th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A new study that assesses the investments required to achieve electricity security in South Africa by 2050 while also meeting the country’s decarbonisation goals has reaffirmed that the least-cost... 


Assmang's Beeshoek mine
Assmang places Beeshoek mine on care and maintenance as AMSA halts offtake
5th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Assmang, which is jointly owned by African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and Assore South Africa, has decided to place its Beeshoek iron-ore mine, in the Northern Cape, on care and maintenance, with about... 


An image of the Bogoso and Prestea mine
Blue Gold receives further funding to develop Ghanaian mine
5th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold development and technology company Blue Gold announces a further $65-million of committed funding available to finance the restart of the Bogoso and Prestea gold mine in Ghana, bringing the... 


Marikana Sibanye
South Africa’s commodity boom set to spill into wider economy
5th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s commodity windfall is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve the fiscal outlook and support lower... 


A DRC cobalt mine
Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?
5th November 2025 By: Reuters

As global powers scramble for critical minerals, African countries are pushing for new investment to process more of their own raw materials and meet their people's demands for economic growth and... 


Kevin Smith has been appointed De Beers interim COO
De Beers appoints interim COO
5th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond producer De Beers has appointed Kevin Smith, currently corporate affairs & strategy executive VP, as interim COO, with effect from December 1. He succeeds Burger Greeff, who is retiring... 


July Ndlovu
July Ndlovu appointed Caledonia nonexec director
5th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Former Thungela Resources CEO July Ndlovu has been appointed independent nonexecutive director of Zimbabwe-focused gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation. Ndlovu, who is also the former... 


South Deep gold mine in South Africa’s Gauteng province.
South Africa’s South Deep gold mine sells 20% more gold in latest quarter
5th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South Deep gold mine in South Africa’s Gauteng province sold 20% more gold in the September quarter and 22% more gold than in the corresponding quarter of last year. The 86 300 oz of... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
5th November 2025

This week: SEW-EURODRIVE showcases fast, reliable drive solutions for coal mining sector and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025 


Anglo American's Barro Alto operations
China’s MMG hit by EU probe of $500m Anglo deal
5th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Chinese-owned mining firm MMG’s $500-million purchase of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business has been hit by an in-depth European Union probe after regulators warned that the deal threatens... 


Oscillate CEO Robin Birchall
Oscillate signs definitive agreement to dispose of noncore hydrogen assets
4th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper and future metals developer Oscillate – to be renamed Serval Resources – has signed a definitive agreement with Pulsar Helium to supersede the nonbinding term sheet announced on September 2... 


The Syama mine in Mali
Resolute assures shareholders Syama mine operating normally
4th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Noting media articles regarding events in Mali, London-listed Resolute Mining has informed shareholders that its Syama mine, located in the south of Mali, continues to operate normally with minimal... 


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