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Kumba Marketing and Seaborne Logistics Head Timo Smit.
Kumba Iron Ore going greener with solar on waste rock dump plus wheeling initiative
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the high-quality of the lump ore of South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping global steelmakers to decarbonise, the Anglo American group company is itself is embarking on two initiatives in the... 


 Kumba CFO Xolani Mbambo.
Kumba Iron Ore investing R11.2-billion in ‘exciting’ waste-to-premium-product project
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American group company Kumba Iron Ore is investing R11.2-billion worth of capital in its "exciting" waste-to-premium-product project that has a three-year payback. Enabled by the modular... 


Regis unveils capital management policy, posts record H1 profit
19th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Regis Resources has unveiled a new capital management policy as it posted record half-year earnings and cash flow, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 15c a share. For the... 


Simon Trott addressing the Rio Tinto results presentation on Thursday.
With Glencore deal off the table, Rio Tinto says copper growth already under way
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

After merger talks with diversified miner and trader Glencore fell short on valuation, diversified major Rio Tinto moved to emphasise that its copper growth strategy is already being delivered... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore delivers well amid uncertain global trade environment
19th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American group iron-ore company Kumba, which mines in South Africa’s Northern Cape, delivered a solid 2025 performance, marked by an improved realised price, marginal sales growth and... 


Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto on Thursday reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations as weaker iron-ore prices weighed on its core business, while stronger copper prices and higher output helped limit the... 


Whitehaven Coal posts surprise first-half loss on weaker prices, shares fall
Whitehaven Coal posts surprise first-half loss on weaker prices, shares fall
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal posted a surprise first-half loss on Thursday, pressured by weaker realised prices that offset robust production across its major operations, sending its shares down... 


PLS to restart Western Australia plant, swings to first-half profit
PLS to restart Western Australia plant, swings to first-half profit
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium miner PLS swung to a first‑half profit on Thursday and said it will restart production at its Ngungaju plant in Western Australia in July, restoring about 200 000 t of annual... 


Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto has assumed majority ownership and direct management control of Nemaska Lithium after increasing its shareholding to 53.9%, with the government of Quebec retaining the... 


IGO makes new board appointment
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Battery metals company IGO has appointed resources and infrastructure executive Dean Jenkins as a non-executive director, effective immediately. Jenkins brings global experience across the... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
South African govt ‘very supportive, great to work with’, Glencore highlights
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The South African government is “very supportive” and “a great government to work with”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining... 


Whyalla Steelworks
Whyalla magnetite expansion under way as governments back steelworks revival
18th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Early works have begun on Stage 1 of the Magnetite Expansion Project (MEP1) in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges, as the federal and South Australian governments move to secure long-term... 


PhosCo secures firm commitments to raise $5m for Tunisia project
PhosCo secures firm commitments to raise $5m for Tunisia project
18th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed PhosCo has secured firm commitments from new and existing sophisticated and professional investors to raise $5-million at an issue price of $0.12 a share to fund ongoing exploration,... 


Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company Magnetite Mines has secured Major Project Status (MPS) from the Australian government for its flagship Razorback iron-ore project in South Australia. The designation, awarded by... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore hails 2025 as year of significant progress
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In Wednesday's preliminary results report, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle hails 2025 as a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and... 


Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Copper 360 mourning the loss of mining master Jan Nelson
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024,... 


CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos to cut 10% jobs as growth projects near end, annual profit misses estimates
18th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit on Wednesday, hurt by weak commodity prices, and said it would reduce its headcount by about 10% as... 


Sibanye Stillwater's Marikana K4 PGM shaft.
Sibanye-Stillwater reports sizeable platinum, gold reserves and resources
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Sizeable group minerals resources and reserves were reported on Tuesday by mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The four-element platinum group metals (PGMs) at the South African PGM operations of... 


Bellevue approves A$40m paste plant, clears June quarter hedges
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has approved the construction of a new 120 m3/h wet paste plant for its Bellevue gold project, in Western Australia, while also pre-delivering all remaining forward sales... 


Graphite blocks
Sovereign Metals secures Traxys as graphite trading partner
17th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global physical commodity trader and merchant Traxys North America for the marketing and sale of graphite... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 


Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mid-tier gold producer Westgold Resources has announced that Valiant Gold has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the ASX for a proposed A$65-million... 


BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine
Iron-ore output growth on the horizon for BHP in Australia, Brazil
17th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world’s lowest-cost major iron-ore producer globally, iron-ore remains a cornerstone of diversified miner BHP’s production portfolio and earnings. The group produced 134-million tonnes of... 


Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
Lundin, BHP’s Vicuña PEA outlines potential top-five global copper district
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified base metals producer Lundin Mining has unveiled the results of an integrated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Vicuña project, outlining a staged development that could rank... 


The Antamina mine in Peru
BHP, Wheaton sign $4.3bn Antamina silver stream in record precious metals deal
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major BHP on Tuesday announced a $4.3-billion silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals in what is said to be the most valuable precious metals streaming transaction to... 


Platinum bar can go far.
Platinum’s innovative new scent detection role highlighted by World Platinum
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

An ‘artificial nose’ that can detect scent is closer to becoming a reality. This follows the development of a platinum-based molecule that works as a sensor to detect hard-to-differentiate volatile... 


Australian gas producer Santos wins court fight over net zero claims
Australian gas producer Santos wins court fight over net zero claims
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian court on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit against gas producer Santos that alleged the company misled the public on its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions. The lawsuit was... 


CEO Mike Henry delivering BHP's half-year results.
Copper becomes BHP’s biggest earnings driver
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major BHP has increased its group copper production guidance for the 2026 financial year to between 1.9-million and 2.0-million tonnes, as the world’s biggest copper producer positions... 


Dr Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe is now ARM’s non-executive chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Forrestania's Coolgardie Hub consolidation continues with MacPhersons Reward deal
16th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Forrestania Resources has entered into a binding heads of agreement with a subsidiary of Beacon Minerals to acquire 100% of MacPhersons Reward in a transaction that advances its... 


'Other metalllic minerals' in top production spot.
‘Other metallic minerals’ South African mining’s outstanding 2025 performers
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining’s standout 2025 performance was in “other metallic minerals”, Minerals Council South Africa reports. Owing to the exceptional 17.2% higher 2025 production performance, this subsector, which... 


Japan's Sojitz to expand Australian rare earth imports as partner broadens product lineup
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Sojitz will expand imports of Australian rare earth elements from Lynas Rare Earths, a spokesperson for the Japanese trading house said on Monday, as Tokyo seeks to reduce its dependence on China.... 


An image of the Witwatersrand Basin project
West Wits initiates scoping study under Project 200
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP). Project 200 is a strategic growth initiative aimed at... 


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