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Rio Tinto's QIT operation in Madagascar
Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold
Updated 34 minutes ago By: Reuters

Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals, the government said late on Thursday, but the suspension on gold permits will remain due to regulatory... 


Glencore's South African ferroalloy assets.
Glencore spells out mineral status across Africa, Australia, Americas
Updated 1 hour 52 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

In a 60-page resources and reserves publication, diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has outlined its copper, zinc, nickel, ferroalloys, aluminium, coal and oil reserves spread across... 


Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
Updated 1 hour 58 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, with 97% ownership of the Kola potash project and the Dougou Extension (DX) potash project in the Sintoukola basin in Congo-Brazzaville, has provided an... 


Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
Updated 2 hours 2 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

The latest update on progress being made in implementing the structural reforms that have been prioritised under Operation Vulindlela has again identified Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area... 


Hamak regains full ownership of Nimba gold project; Ghana due diligence advances
Updated 2 hours 19 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

LSE- and OTCQB-listed Hamak Strategy has regained 100% ownership of its Nimba gold project, in Liberia, at zero upfront cost, following the termination of its joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed... 


An image of the Tshipi mine
Jupiter highlights strong quarterly performance at Tshipi
Updated 3 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshipi manganese mine, in the Kalahari manganese field in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, delivered a strong quarterly performance, increasing both sales and production volumes in line... 


The 11 685 ct Imboo emerald
Gemfields full-year auction revenues reach $128.5m
Updated 3 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Gemstone miner Gemfields earned total auction revenues of $128.5-million for the year ended December 31. The company reported a net debt position of $39.2-million – before auction receivables of... 


FAM Minerals & Mining South Africa team
FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa
Updated 4 hours ago By: Darren Parker

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 


An image from Implats
Implats records strong interim performance
Updated 4 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) achieved a “commendable” performance for the sixth months ended December 31, the first half of the company’s 2026 financial year, with notable gains in the... 


Transnet, RBCT, Exxaro manganese make headlines
Transnet, RBCT, Exxaro manganese make headlines
Updated 4 hours ago

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the project office that Transnet and Richards Bay Coal Terminal have established; the benefits of the new automation at Richards Bay Coal Terminal; and... 


UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

UBS on Thursday increased its gold price target to $6 200/oz for March, June and September 2026, compared with a prior forecast of $5,000, citing stronger-than-expected demand stemming from... 


An image of Shammy Luvhengo
Evolving landscape necessitates partnerships
Updated 5 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa’s mining sector stakeholders prepare for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, midtier coal miner Ndalamo Resources CEO Shammy Luvhengo says the country’s evolving energy... 


Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper's red-hot run to above $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday leaves investors facing a decision over whether or not to chase the market higher. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3... 


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater updates on strategy, structure, capital allocation, implementation
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South African gold is a strategic priority, and that includes the Burnstone project, and South African platinum group metals (PGMs) are certainly strategic priorities and that includes a number of... 


Gold bars
Gold eyes best monthly gain in over 50 years; silver breaks $120
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday and was on track for its best monthly performance since 1973, as rising economic and geopolitical uncertainties drove investors to the safe-haven... 


Kenyan shilling
Imara secures $1m loan to settle community, landowner lease payments in Kenya
29th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Imara Gold has secured a $1-million unsecured loan facility from a strategic European investor to settle legacy stakeholder obligations to the Moyoi community, Narok County landowners... 


Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit a record high of more than $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday, as speculators extended their buying spree, encouraged by expectations of strong demand and supported by a weak dollar... 


Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
29th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Electricity Regulator has approved an application by Eskom to extend temporary tariff relief to ferrochrome producers Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture for a period of 12... 


Ferrochrome smelting
Energy regulator approves power cost relief for ferrochrome makers
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's energy regulator on Thursday approved an application by Eskom to reduce electricity tariffs by 35% for two distressed ferrochrome operations battling high power costs. More than a... 


Stacks of tin metal
Speculators push illiquid tin to records, ignoring fundamentals
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Funds and speculators are having an outsize impact in the thin-volume tin trade, driving it to a series of record peaks in defiance of warnings from analysts and regulators that the market is... 


Arkle secures Namibia uranium assets, raises £1.7m in oversubscribed placing
29th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Arkle Resources has acquired an 85% interest in Namibia Uranium for £2.03-million, funded alongside a £1.7-million oversubscribed placing that positions the company as a new uranium... 


An image of the Yaouré mine
Perseus sustains its operational performance
29th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining’s sustained operational performance resulted in a cash and bullion balance of $755-million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the second quarter of the... 


opencast gold mine
Endeavour declares record half-year dividend as free cash flow tops $1bn
29th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Gold producer Endeavour Mining Corporation has declared a record $200-million dividend for the second half of the 2025 financial year after achieving its full-year production and cost guidance and... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro’s manganese entry points advance
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The binding agreements of JSE-listed Exxaro Resources to acquire manganese assets advanced further on Thursday with the fulfilment of first transaction conditions. Exxaro has entered into binding... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore’s copper production surges in second half of 2025
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Reflecting the ongoing benefits of simplified operating structures, London- and Johannesburg-listed Glencore on Thursday reported full-year key-commodity production volumes within guidance ranges.... 


WGC senior markets analyst Louise Street
Gold investment drives record demand amid global uncertainty, report shows
29th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Global demand for gold reached an all-time high of 5 002 t in 2025, driven largely by surging investment activity as investors sought a safe haven amid ongoing economic and geopolitical... 


Gold nears $5 600/oz as investors seek safety, silver eyes $120
Gold nears $5 600/oz as investors seek safety, silver eyes $120
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Spot gold extended its blistering rally on Thursday to hit a record high just shy of $5 600 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while silver came... 


trucks on mine
Spot metal prices signal sharp earnings upside for major miners in 2026, report shows
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Major diversified mining companies are set to accelerate earnings upgrades this year, with current spot metal prices implying about 18% to 21% upside to one-year forward consensus earnings before... 


West African achieves cost, gold production guidance
West African achieves cost, gold production guidance
28th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed West African Resources (WAF), which has operations in Burkina Faso, has reported solid results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with 49 732 oz of gold produced at a site... 


RBCT GM Asset Management Kubendren Naidoo.
Zero-retrenchment automation bringing faster vessel loading at RBCT
28th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The new automation at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in KwaZulu-Natal has begun with very efficient coal stacking and reclaiming processes that have millimetre accuracy. The stacker reclaimer,... 


critical minerals
Mining sector faces strategic shift as AI, critical minerals drive change, report shows
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The mining and metals sector is entering a period of profound transformation, with companies needing to balance national security-driven prioritisation of critical minerals and the rapid adoption... 


Rössing Uranium mine
IDC seeks buyer for its 10.2% stake in Rössing Uranium
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has invited potential buyers to submit expressions of interest to acquire its 10.2% equity stake in Rössing Uranium, marking the... 


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