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Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Glencore has cautioned that uncertainty around Quebec’s regulatory framework could jeopardise a proposed $300-million investment at its Horne copper smelter in Rouyn-Noranda, after the city council referred a request to amend the... 


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Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New mid-tier Canadian gold producer Hemlo Mining has completed its first gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine since acquiring the operation from Barrick Mining on November 26. The inaugural pour... 


Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Barrick Mining has officially resumed operational control of its Mali gold mine, according to a company memo seen by Reuters. Barrick will resume production gradually and will focus on... 


Develop wins A$200m underground contract at OceanaGold’s Waihi North
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining services and development company Develop Global has secured a A$200-million underground mine development contract at OceanaGold’s Waihi North gold project, in New Zealand’s North... 


Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Namib Minerals will restart operations at its mothballed Redwing gold mine in February as part of the company's broader $300-million investment plan in Zimbabwe, its chief executive said on... 


Aluminium smelting is electricity intensive.
South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
19th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different energy levers that can potentially be pulled. The... 


Anglo American has reinitiated a formal sale process for its the remaining steelmaking coal business.
Anglo American reports progress on portfolio transformation
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Anglo American has reported progress on its portfolio transformation strategy, which aims to unlock value from its portfolio and accelerate consistently stronger... 


Iamgold closes Northern Superior acquisition
Iamgold closes Northern Superior acquisition
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier gold producer Iamgold has completed its previously announced acquisition of Northern Superior Resources, consolidating full ownership of the Nelligan Mining Complex in Quebec’s... 


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GMI to continue to advance loan for Shuka to acquire LEM, Kabwe
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

African-focused mine operator and developer Shuka Minerals has received confirmation from African-focused investment banking and corporate finance group Gathoni Muchai Investments (GMI) that it... 


Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana's government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector continues to struggle, its finance minister said in a budget review on Friday. When the... 


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Ivanhoe Atlantic granted Liberia rail access for Guinea iron-ore exports
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US miner Ivanhoe Atlantic has moved a step closer to developing its high-grade iron-ore operations in Guinea with the ratification of a key concession and access agreement by the Liberian... 


Boab moves to full ownership of Sorby Hills, eyes H2 2027 production
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Boab Metals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in Western Australia, taking full control of a resource containing 18.6-million ounces of... 


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Caledonia welcomes revised tax provisions
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining says that revised proposals to changes in royalties in Zimbabwe should result in no change to the financial outlook for its portfolio of assets in the country,... 


Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Globe Metals and Mining says it is entering a “transformational phase” in its history, having strengthened its financial position, advanced technical and permitting workstreams and... 


Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The surprise exit of Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill leaves her successor with a dilemma: should the Australian company continue down the path she set of promoting massive liquefied natural... 


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OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer OceanaGold has received final permitting approval to develop its Waihi North Project (WNP) in New Zealand, unlocking access to one of the industry’s highest-grade undeveloped gold... 


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Euro Sun secures multi-facility agreement for Romanian project
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Euro Sun Mining has entered into definitive agreements with Trafigura to amend and restate the pre-development facility agreement, securing access to up to $200-million to advance... 


Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia on Friday revised its expected resources earnings up 4% to A$383-billion for the current financial year thanks to record gold prices, resilient iron ore prices and the failure of its... 


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Pensana’s shareholders reaffirm support ahead of Nasdaq listing
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA) has agreed to a staged conversion of a $15-million bridging loan to manage its ownership percentage in London-listed Pensana, while supporting the... 


Seabridge plans spin-out of Courageous Lake, sharpens focus on KSM
Seabridge plans spin-out of Courageous Lake, sharpens focus on KSM
18th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold developer Seabridge Gold has unveiled plans to spin out its 100%-owned Courageous Lake gold project in Canada’s Northwest Territories into a separate listed vehicle, in a move aimed at... 


The Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia
Paladin restructures debt facility
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has executed a restructure of its syndicated debt facility, reducing overall debt capacity while increasing financial flexibility as the company advances the ramp-up... 


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Wärtsila renews power plant services agreement at Kinross’ Tasiast mine
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology group Wärtsilä has renewed its operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie, a subsidiary of Canada’s Kinross Gold for a further three years. The agreement will... 


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Magazine round up | 10 December 2025
Magazine round up | 12 December 2025

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

BURNING ISSUE: As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing headwinds. It is widely accepted that the 900%-plus increase in electricity tariffs since 2008 is the reason why many smelters are uncompetitive and unprofitable. However, a subsidy in this area will have serious price consequences for other electricity users, including industrial firms facing similar competitiveness pressures.
BURNING ISSUE

As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing... 

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South Africans must pull in same direction to re-embed integrity

At this point in the history of our grossly disrupted world, it would be hugely beneficial for South Africans to pull in the same direction with vigour, enthusiasm and transparency – even if only... 

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I saw the crescent . . .

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 

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Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology
Jordan Marsh

This week we profile Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology, a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa.  



GETTING OLD: The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade front. However, as 2025 comes to an end, there are signs that the world is tiring of the hyperbole, distraction and tantrums. Perhaps the pushback in relation to Trump’s unilateral and unbalanced ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine and Russia will be the start of a more assertive diplomatic response in 2026.
GETTING OLD

The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade... 

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