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Red Rock, Koto sign memorandum to launch social housing factories in the DRC
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Red Rock Resources has reached a key milestone in its joint venture (JV) with Koto DRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the... 


TGME gold project in Mpumalanga.
Mpumalanga gold plant build accelerates, contractors mobilised, ground broken
23rd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The pace of the gold plant build of the TGME gold mine project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is stepping up, with contractors mobilised and construction underway at the carbon-in-leach... 


Gold bars
JP Morgan sees gold prices averaging $5 055 per ounce by late 2026
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

JP Morgan analysts on Thursday maintained a bullish outlook on gold, forecasting prices could reach an average of $5,055 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026. The forecast is based on "demand... 


An image of Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


Optimum Investment Group economic advisor Dr Roelof Botha
Economist says Minerals Council better placed than DMPR to handle mining oversight
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Optimum Investment Group economic adviser Dr Roelof Botha has called for South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) to be scrapped, proposing instead that the Minerals... 


Stephen Pearce will succeed Karen Wood as South32 chairperson.
Pearce to take reins from Wood, steering South32 through CEO transition
23rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has announced that Karen Wood will retire from the board in February 2026, with Stephen Pearce elected to succeed her following a formal succession process. Pearce, who... 


World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki
World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Lab-grown diamonds are losing their appeal due to oversupply and consumer preferences are starting to shift back to natural stones, World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki has said. The... 


A map showing the location of the Monte Muambe project
Altona appoints new chair
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Simon Charles will step down as chairperson of London-listed resource exploration and development company Altona Rare Earths, with effect from October 31. The company has appointed Harvey Sinclair... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn
Seriti Green CEO on the seamless transition of coal professionals to renewables in Mpumalanga
23rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the ease with which individuals with deep coal industry experience have transitioned into renewable energy has been a remarkable aspect of the company’s recent... 


Copper ore
Angola's first major copper mine to start production next week
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Angola's first major copper mine, Tetelo, will start production on October 29, officials said on Wednesday, part of the oil-rich African country's efforts to diversify into clean energy minerals.... 


Gold coins
Western retail demand for gold surges in rush for hard assets
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

In London's historic Hatton Garden, where diamonds have long been the star, gold is commanding more attention. The famed jewellery district is abuzz with customers seeking bullion bars and coins,... 


The Vanggatfontein Colliery
Salungano subsidiary's Vanggatfontein mine to supply coal to Eskom from Nov
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Keaton Mining – a subsidiary of Keaton Energy Holdings, which is a subsidiary of JSE-listed Salungano Group – has entered into an agreement to supply coal from its Vanggatfontein Colliery, in... 


mining equipment with abstract technology graphics
Faster adoption of new technologies crucial as critical mineral demand outstrips supply, conference hears
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology research and development company Mining3 new mining technology and portfolio integration director Dr Alan Tordoir has urged the mining industry to accelerate the development and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP stakeholder relations Thabisile Phumo.
Gold, platinum community upliftment highlighted by Sibanye-Stillwater
22nd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and platinum mining company Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday highlighted its expansive array of community development projects that are contributing to a future where near-mine communities are... 


Longonjo rare earths mine site
Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Gold and silver prices remained jittery on Wednesday after the sharpest pullback in over five years, while global equity and bond markets were taking a breather from recent rallies. Gold, which... 


Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia CEO highlights mining explosives industry talent gap
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy has sounded the alarm on a growing shortage of young professionals entering the mining and explosives sectors, stressing the need to make the industry... 


blasting at open pit mine
BME emulsion tech reinforces commitment to sustainable blasting practices
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 


This week: Africa must collaborate to protect the planet; Engen showcases digital innovation, long-term commitment to coal sector at Coal Africa 2025 and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025
Resources Watch
22nd October 2025

This week: Africa must collaborate to protect the planet; Engen showcases digital innovation, long-term commitment to coal sector at Coal Africa 2025 and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation,... 


Transnet Freight Rail's iron-ore rail line
Transnet plans R127bn infrastructure upgrades
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its CE Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. Transnet... 


Giyani's demo plant in Johannesburg
Giyani Metals’ manganese product passes first phase of US battery qualification tests
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Battery-grade manganese producer Giyani Metals Corp has announced that high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) produced from its Johannesburg demonstration plant has successfully met Phase 1... 


Gold nuggets
M23 rebels loot $70m worth of gold from Congo mine since May, company says
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kg of bullion since May, the company told Reuters, accusing some of its own... 


Chrome processing
Sibanye-Stillwater implements new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe Venture
21st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has reported that all conditions precedent necessary for the implementation of its new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe... 


Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita project in Bahia, Brazil
Appian, IFC launch $1bn mining fund for emerging markets
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory has announced the launch of a $1-billion fund targeting critical minerals and mining projects in emerging markets. The fund – launched in partnership with... 


Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa’s Hillside aluminium production holds steady as smelter tests capacity
21st October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the three months to September 30, production at South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, increased by 1% to 181 000 t amid the smelter continuing to test maximum... 


The Blanket mine in Zimbabwe
Caledonia reports another 'solid' quarterly production performance at Blanket
21st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zimbabwe-focused gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation's Blanket mine produced 19 106 oz in the third quarter ended September 30, compared with the 18 992 oz of gold produced in the third quarter... 


Kenya forms committee to resolve Kilimapesa disputes, pave way for gold mine restart
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Imara Gold, previously Caracal Gold, has informed its shareholders that Kenya’s Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has proposed the... 


A rare earths facility operated by Lynas in Australia
Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining challenges for nations... 


Kavango confirms openpit gold deposit at Nightshift prospect in Zimbabwe
20th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has confirmed an openpit gold deposit at the Nightshift prospect within its Hillside gold project, in Zimbabwe, following a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-)... 


Green hydrogen progress could support minor metals – Heraeus appraisal
20th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The outlook for green hydrogen becoming more defined is enabling projects that are technologically robust to attract the funding and offtake commitments required to move forward and this should... 


An image of Wesizwe shaft two
Wesizwe shares still suspended
20th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trading in Wesizwe Platinum’s shares remains suspended, with the company saying it continues to engage actively with the JSE. “The company remains committed to achieving full compliance with the... 


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