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Chris Eger says the Doropo mine will play a key part in Resolute achieving its 500 000 oz/y target by the end of 2028.
FID for Resolute's 200 000 oz/y Doropo mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Updated 4 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining on Thursday announced a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, paving the way for construction to begin. The... 


Liontown posts wider interim loss, eyes lithium recovery
Liontown posts wider interim loss, eyes lithium recovery
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Australia's Liontown reported a widened first-half loss on Thursday after logging a non-cash accounting charge and said it was reviewing potential expansion at its Kathleen Valley mine given likely... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Strong cash generation enabling Harmony to fund a future in both gold and copper
11th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s largest gold-mining company Harmony Gold is building a resilient portfolio by investing continuously in its orebodies while growing in copper to protect cash flows through the... 


Brazil regulator approves Rio Tinto, Chinalco deal for aluminum producer CBA
11th March 2026 By: Reuters

The general superintendency of Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE has approved without restrictions a deal for China's Chinalco and Rio Tinto to acquire a controlling stake in aluminum maker CBA, the... 


Sheffield withdraws March outlook after operational issues at Thunderbird
Sheffield withdraws March outlook after operational issues at Thunderbird
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral sands producer Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its production and shipment outlook for the March 2026 quarter for the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, citing operational disruptions at the... 


Rio Tinto raises Q2 Japan aluminium premium offer, sources say
Rio Tinto raises Q2 Japan aluminium premium offer, sources say
11th March 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto has raised its aluminium premium offer to Japanese buyers to $350 per metric ton for April-June primary metal shipments, up 79% from the current quarter, due to fears the escalating... 


Canyon’s Cameroon bauxite project on track for first production
Canyon’s Cameroon bauxite project on track for first production
11th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has reported that a surface miner has now been mobilised to site at its Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, with mining operations scheduled to begin before the... 


Torque Simon Lawson
Torque puts ex-Spartan team in driver’s seat at Paris gold project
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold explorer Torque Metals has appointed a former Spartan Resources leadership team to guide the next phase of exploration and development at its Paris gold project in Western Australia. Simon... 


Workers at Glencore's Australia refinery plan strike after pay talks fail
Workers at Glencore's Australia refinery plan strike after pay talks fail
11th March 2026 By: Reuters

Workers at Glencore's copper refinery in North Queensland plan to go on a strike after nearly a year of failed negotiations over pay and working conditions, the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) said... 


Rio Tinto Aluminium and Lithium CEO Jerome Pecresse
Rio Tinto secures $1.18bn financing for Rincon lithium project
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina. The package comprises... 


An image of Toubani MD Phil Russo
Toubani makes final investment decision for Mali project
10th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Toubani Resources’ board has approved a positive final investment decision (FID) for the Kobada gold project, in Mali. Following the approval, construction activities have now formally... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


Factory with smoke coming out
Mining of critical minerals not as big an emissions contributor as many expect - ICMM
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Responsible mining organisation ICMM confirms in a new research report that mining for minerals important for the green transition and sustainable development is not a major source of... 


Gold cubes
Gold, silver prices lower as concerns over Middle East conflict ease
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Precious metals refiner Heraeus says the initial safe haven boost to gold has faded, with the gold price still suffering from the fallout of the rapid rally to its record high. Safe-haven... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM’s Bokoni platinum project’s prospects are continuing to excite
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The definitive feasibility study for the Bokoni platinum group metals (PGM) project is targeted for completion in this half of 2026, followed by an investment decision, African Rainbow Minerals... 


Lynas revamps deal to supply rare earths to Japan
Lynas revamps deal to supply rare earths to Japan
10th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has revamped its supply agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths, securing a firm annual commitment for 5 000 tonnes of neodymium‑praseodymium, a key rare‑earth... 


An oil tanker at port
Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
10th March 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about... 


Fortescue growth and energy CEO Gus Pichot says copper is central to the group's diversification strategy.
Fortescue completes C$139m Alta Copper acquisition
10th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Fortescue has completed the acquisition of Alta Copper, gaining full ownership of the Cañariaco copper project in northern Peru. The acquisition was implemented through a... 


Mongolia urges Rio Tinto to rewrite terms of Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, FT reports
Mongolia urges Rio Tinto to rewrite terms of Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, FT reports
10th March 2026 By: Reuters

Mongolia is seeking to renegotiate the "unfair" commercial terms of mining giant Rio Tinto's $18-billion Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Mongolia's Prime Minister... 


Lotus ramps up Kayelekera uranium production, starts acid plant commissioning
10th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium developer Lotus Resources says production ramp-up at the Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi is progressing, with the operation on track to reach nameplate output in the second quarter of... 


Existing HIgginsville processing plant
Westgold approves A$145m Higginsville mill expansion
10th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Westgold Resources has approved a final investment decision to expand its Higginsville processing hub in Western Australia, increasing throughput capacity and boosting production from... 


New Hope joins FutureCoal global alliance
New Hope joins FutureCoal global alliance
10th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian coal producer New Hope Group has joined FutureCoal – the Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, as the industry body says interest in coal’s role in energy security and industrial demand... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore weighs Australia listing after Rio Tinto talks collapse – media report
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore is open to considering listing in Australia, if it proves beneficial to the company, the Australian Financial Review reported on Monday, following the collapse of merger talks with Rio... 


Harmony Gold's Moab mine.
Harmony Gold expects higher upcoming half-year earnings
9th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s largest gold mining company on Monday gave notice of its expectation of higher upcoming earnings. In a trading statement for the six months December 31, Harmony Gold Mining Company... 


Star Minerals gets final nod for Tumblegum South gold project
9th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Star Minerals has received the final regulatory approval required to begin mining at its Tumblegum South gold project in Western Australia, clearing the way for operations to proceed... 


African Rainbow Minerals founder Dr Patrice Motsepe.
70% energy cut by South African SmeltDirect is ‘huge achievement’ – researcher
9th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The 70% reduction in electricity used by the SmeltDirect technology is a huge achievement, a giant leap forward, Phoenix Research’s David Roche-Kelly remarked following the update on the local... 


David Edwards appointed Wia Gold CFO
9th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Wia Gold has appointed David Edwards CFO, effective March 9. Edwards brings highly relevant financial and corporate experience to support Wia’s strategy of advancing the Kokoseb gold... 


An oil tanker at sea
Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-day gain, while gold fell 2% as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies,... 


Fortescue targets 1.3 GW Pilbara solar rollout as Solomon project breaks ground
Fortescue targets 1.3 GW Pilbara solar rollout as Solomon project breaks ground
9th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining and green energy company Fortescue has begun construction of the 440 MW Solomon Airport solar project in the Pilbara, part of a plan to build 1.3 GW of solar capacity to power its mining... 


Pan African is consolidating ownership of its Tennant Creek joint venture in Australia's Northern Territory.
Pan African to buy Australia's Emmerson in A$311m all-scrip deal
9th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Emmerson Resources on Monday announced that it would be bought by JSE- and LSE-listed Pan African Resources, consolidating ownership of their joint venture (JV) in Australia's Northern... 


Iron-ore extends rally on surging energy, rising freight costs
Iron-ore extends rally on surging energy, rising freight costs
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures traded at month-high prices on Monday, with Dalian iron ore rallying for the sixth consecutive session on the back of surging energy prices and freight costs amid the Iran war.... 


Youanmi main pit being dewatered
Rox locks in A$350m debt package to fund Youanmi development
9th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Rox Resources has locked in commitments for A$350-million in debt facilities from a syndicate of major banks, fully funding the development of its Youanmi gold project in Western... 


South32’s Hermosa project moves closer to US federal approval
South32’s Hermosa project moves closer to US federal approval
9th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has moved a step closer to securing federal approval for the development of its Hermosa project in Arizona, after the US Forest Service released the project’s final... 


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