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Neal Froneman
Froneman, Humphries take seats on board of Australian PGM hopeful
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian platinum group metals (PGM) developer Podium Minerals has appointed former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as its nonexecutive chairperson. The appointment, effective immediately,... 


Ecobank Sierra Leon MD Sebastian Ashong-Katai and Meya Mining CEO Jan Joubert
Ecobank mobilises $65m in African capital to accelerate Sierra Leone’s mining industry
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Operation
Pan African to report significant jump in interim EPS, HEPS
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 


St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 


Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 


From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining Indaba
11th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic Rare Earths initiates organisational changes to drive development
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has initiated organisational changes to drive its global rare earth magnet expansion, including the relocation of MD Tim Harrison to Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and... 


Black Cat appoints new MD
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Black Cat Syndicate said on Wednesday that James Bruce had started as its new MD. Bruce brings extensive operational and financial experience across the resources sector, the ASX-listed... 


A stack of silver bars
Rising investment to keep global silver demand steady in 2026, Silver Institute says
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Global silver demand is expected to remain steady in 2026 with gains in retail investment offsetting most of the losses across industrial, jewellery and silverware demand, the Silver Institute... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Carnavale secures mining lease for Kookynie gold project
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at its Kookynie gold project (KGP) in Western Australia. The granted lease contains the... 


Minerals Council CEO Zero Harm Forum chairperson Japie Fullard with Minerals Council safety & sustainable development head Dushen Naidoo (left).
Worrying fall-of-ground regression outlined by Minerals Council at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Minerals Council South Africa will renew its focus on key safety interventions, particularly on eliminating falls-of-ground (FoG) incidents, which have increased in the past year despite 2025’s... 


PMET targets C$130m in dual financings to advance Canada project
PMET targets C$130m in dual financings to advance Canada project
10th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer PMET Resources is pursuing financings of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development at its Shaakichiuwaanaan critical minerals project in... 


Harmony Gold says newly acquired Australian copper mine requires two-year revamp
Harmony Gold says newly acquired Australian copper mine requires two-year revamp
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

South African miner Harmony Gold's recently acquired CSA Copper Mine in Australia requires a capital injection and a strategic rethink which could take two years, CEO Beyers Nel said on Monday.... 


Australian lithium miner PLS rises on spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax
Australian lithium miner PLS rises on spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

PLS Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a two-year offtake deal to supply 150 000 t of spodumene concentrate to Chinese lithium battery materials maker Canmax Technologies, sending shares of... 


Sandfire to earn 80% in Kalkaroo, forms alliance with Havilah
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian miners Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources have executed definitive transaction agreements to advance the Kalkaroo copper/gold project and establish an exploration strategic... 


Australia’s miners push for skilled migration reforms
Australia’s miners push for skilled migration reforms
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s minerals industry is calling for reforms to the country’s skilled migration system to help address a deepening workforce shortage that threatens future growth and competitiveness. The... 


An image of Prieska
Orion Minerals signs $250m prepayment facility with Glencore to fund Prieska development
9th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals’ subsidiary Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) has executed a binding prepayment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore for a $250-million prepayment... 


Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
A years-long push to unite Glencore and Rio fell apart in a day
9th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

For more than a decade, it was the deal mining billionaire Ivan Glasenberg had sought more than any other: putting Glencore — the sprawling commodity trader-cum-miner he built — together with... 


Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
9th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron-ore export hub, resumed operations at noon on Sunday after being cleared on Friday as tropical cyclone Mitchell developed off the coast of... 


MGX completes $50m Central Tanami JV acquisition
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Midtier miner MGX Resources has completed its acquisition of a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project Joint Venture (CTPJV) in Australia’s Northern Territory, finalising a transaction with... 


Sibanye-Stillwater’s K4 Marikana shaft.
More renewable energy secured for Sibanye-Stillwater's South African mines
6th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Precious and green metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a flexible renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy trader Etana Energy, involving the supply of 220 MW... 


Last quarter production rises to highest level of year.
Highest annual shareholder returns in Barrick history – ‘with more to come’
6th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The balance sheet of New York- and Toronto-listed gold and copper mining company Barrick is in phenomenally good shape, with future capital investment programmes well-funded. Significant excess... 


Peabody’s Centurion mine to begin longwall mining ahead of schedule
Peabody’s Centurion mine to begin longwall mining ahead of schedule
6th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Peabody Energy is set to begin longwall mining this week at its Centurion mine in Australia’s Bowen basin, two months ahead of schedule. Centurion is Peabody’s flagship Tier 1 premium hard... 


Berkeley claims $1.25bn from Spain over Salamanca project
Berkeley claims $1.25bn from Spain over Salamanca project
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Berkeley Energia has filed a $1.25-billion compensation claim against Spain at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington DC, as part of its... 


Capstone to resume full production at Chile's Mantoverde mine as strike ends
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Capstone Copper said on Friday that the largest union at its Mantoverde copper‑gold mine in Chile had approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2... 


Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shareholders in Rio Tinto have welcomed the mining giant's decision to end merger talks with Glencore, and said it is now up to the company to deliver on a new strategy that it has put... 


Rio Tinto proposed retaining both chairperson and CEO roles. Pictured here is Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott.
Rio Tinto rules out Glencore deal
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Rio Tinto has ruled out a potential merger or business combination with Glencore, saying it is no longer considering a transaction after determining that it would not deliver... 


Champion raises $100m to complete Norwegian iron-ore purchase
Champion raises $100m to complete Norwegian iron-ore purchase
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Champion Iron has completed a $100-million private placement of subscription receipts with Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to help fund its proposed acquisition of... 


Worker dies at Tanami gold mine
Worker dies at Tanami gold mine
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s minerals industry and federal Resources Minister Madeleine King have expressed condolences following the death of a worker at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory. The... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum performs strongly amid sharp earnings rise expectation
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining and marketing company Valterra, which last week reported sharply rising earnings expectations for 2025, has delivered its strongest quarterly... 


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Exxaro wind asset.
Exxaro concludes R13bn corporate refinancing
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro has reached financial close on R13-billion in new term refinancing facilities. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company said on Thursday, February... 


Prairie Lithium advances Pad #1 with grid power installation
5th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Prairie Limited has started grid power infrastructure installation at its flagship Pad #1 commercial facility site at its namesake lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company... 


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