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Hillgrove signs garnet tailings processing deal at Kanmantoo
Updated 22 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper miner Hillgrove Resources has entered into a binding tailings processing agreement with Heavy Minerals to extract and sell garnet from the Kanmantoo mine’s process tailings and tailings... 


Tungsten Mining raises A$53m in oversubscribed placement
Tungsten Mining raises A$53m in oversubscribed placement
Updated 36 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tungsten Mining has secured firm commitments to raise A$53-million in a strongly supported share placement, bolstering its balance sheet to advance its portfolio of Australian tungsten... 


Brightstar targets district-scale production hub at Sandstone
Brightstar targets district-scale production hub at Sandstone
Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources says work on its flagship Sandstone gold project in Western Australia is progressing on schedule, with a maiden ore reserve and prefeasibility study (PFS) targeted... 


Sundance Resources loses arbitration over Congo iron ore permit revocation
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Australia's Sundance Resources said on Monday that an arbitration panel had dismissed its challenge to what the mining company has called Congo's unlawful expropriation of subsidiary Congo Iron's... 


Casa Berardi in Quebec, Canada.
Orezone expands into Canada with $352m Casa Berardi buy from Hecla
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer Orezone Gold on Monday announced its expansion into Canada through the acquisition of Hecla Mining’s Casa Berardi gold mine and associated exploration portfolio in Quebec for upfront... 


Green hydrogen development.
New platinum development lowering hydrogen cost prospects, researchers report
26th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A novel platinum development has resulted in the $2 per kilogram 2026 green hydrogen cost target being beaten. The new approach results in more hydrogen being obtained from less platinum and is... 


Allied Gold chairperson and CEO Peter Marrone says the transaction represents a 'highly attractive all-cash offer' at an all-time high for the company’s share price.
Zijin Gold to acquire Allied Gold in C$5.5bn all-cash deal
26th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and NYSE-listed Allied Gold has agreed to be acquired by Hong Kong–listed Zijin Gold in a friendly all-cash transaction valued at about C$5.5-billion. Under the terms of a definitive... 


Gold has more room to run as geopolitics, cenbank buying fuel gains, analysts say
Gold has more room to run as geopolitics, cenbank buying fuel gains, analysts say
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

Analysts expect spot gold prices, which hit a record high above $5 000 per ounce on Monday, to climb further toward $6 000 this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and... 


Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
26th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Global mining stocks have shot to the top of fund managers’ must-have list, as soaring metals demand and tight supplies of key minerals hint at a new supercycle in the sector. With a nearly 90%... 


Barrick's North America spin-off hinges on Newmont's approval, documents show
Barrick's North America spin-off hinges on Newmont's approval, documents show
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Barrick's efforts to spin off its North American assets will hinge on the company's joint venture partner Newmont, according to documents seen by Reuters and former Barrick... 


Gold blasts past $5 000 to record high on safe-haven rush
Gold blasts past $5 000 to record high on safe-haven rush
26th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold surged to a record high above $5 000 an ounce on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Spot gold rose 1.79%... 


Speculative frenzy catapults silver above $100/oz
Speculative frenzy catapults silver above $100/oz
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

Silver prices vaulted above $100 an ounce on Friday, extending a remarkable 2025 surge into the new year as retail investor and momentum-driven buying added to a prolonged spell of tightness in... 


Platinum Fortuna 1oz bullion bar, heads and tails.
Investors showing strong interest in platinum, online investment is on the rise
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investors are showing strong interest in platinum and online platinum investment is on the rise, Gold Avenue CEO Nicolas Cracco reports. Constrained supply and sensitivity to economic trends make... 


Aura Energy says deal values Häggån project at C$50m
Aura Energy says deal values Häggån project at C$50m
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy on Friday reported a C$10-million investment for its polymetallic Häggån project in Sweden, establishing a valuation of C$50-million. The funding will be provided... 


BHP ships Jimblebar iron-ore to Malaysia, Vietnam as China ban stalls sales
BHP ships Jimblebar iron-ore to Malaysia, Vietnam as China ban stalls sales
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

BHP Group has shipped iron-ore cargoes barred from sale in China to Malaysia and Vietnam, seeking alternative buyers as its stocks of Jimblebar pile up at Chinese ports amid a protracted contract... 


Valterra Platinum's production personnel at work.
Valterra Platinum earnings set to soar on lower sales
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The earnings of Valterra Platinum are set to soar, the Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGM) miner and refiner stated in a trading statement on Friday January 23, for the 12... 


DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets... 


Metro Mining announces executive leadership changes
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Metro Mining has announced changes to its executive leadership team as it implements a new management operating system aimed at improving operational performance and reliability. CEO... 


Ballard raises A$61m to fast-track Mt Ida towards investment decision
Ballard raises A$61m to fast-track Mt Ida towards investment decision
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Ballard Mining has secured firm commitments for A$61-million through a single-tranche share placement to fund an expanded drilling and development programme at its Mt Ida gold project in... 


Sandfire retains FY26 guidance
Sandfire retains FY26 guidance
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Sandfire Resources has maintained its full-year production, cost and capital expenditure guidance after reporting group copper-equivalent (CuEq) production of 72 100 t in the first half... 


South32 Arctic and Bornite projects.
South32 targeting Arctic project in Alaska with joint venture partner
22nd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed South32 is targeting the copper-dominant Arctic project in the Ambler mining district of north-western Alaska with its Canada-based 50:50 joint venture (JV)... 


CME backs five-year Griffin Coal extension to support WA energy transition
CME backs five-year Griffin Coal extension to support WA energy transition
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the state government’s decision to extend the operational life of Griffin Coal’s Ewington mine by up to five years, saying... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic approved for listing on US’s OTCQB Venture Market
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths’ ordinary shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US, providing investors in that country with improved access to participate in the... 


Qala Shallows resource structure
West Wits upsizes latest placement by A$6.2m
22nd January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following the announcement earlier this week of a share placement to raise A$27.5-million, ASX-listed West Wits Mining has increased the total under the placement to A$33.74-million owing to strong... 


Greatland's Telfer operation
Wyloo lifts Greatland stake to 18.13% through Newmont buyout
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Private investment group Wyloo has increased its shareholding in ASX- and Aim-listed Greatland Gold to 18.13% after exercising its option to acquire Newmont’s remaining 9.9% interest in the... 


Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5 400/oz from $4 900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold. Spot gold climbed... 


Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Northern Star Resources has revised its 2026 financial year production and cost guidance after a series of one-off operational events across its portfolio weighed on gold sales and costs... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos forecasts higher 2026 production as Barossa, Pikka projects ramp up
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos forecast higher 2026 production on Thursday, as it ramps up output at its Barossa liquefied natural gas project and starts producing oil from its Pikka... 


Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto
Fortescue posts record H1 shipments as iron-ore performance strengthens
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Fortescue has delivered record first-half iron-ore shipments of just over 100-million tonnes in the 2026 financial year, underpinned by strong operational performance, disciplined... 


Sovereign Metals recovers strategic heavy rare earths at Malawi project
21st January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has recovered a monazite product containing high-value heavy rare earth elements (REE) from the tailings stream generated during rutile processing at its... 


European Lithium raises A$124m from further CRML share sale
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed European Lithium has further strengthened its balance sheet after selling an additional five-million shares in US-listed Critical Metals (CRML), generating net proceeds of about... 


(From left) GoldBod director Marrietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, GoldBod chair Kojo Fynn, GoldBod CEO Samuel Gyamfi, GoldBod deputy CEO Richard Nunekpeku, Gold Coast Refinery chair and CEO Dr Said Deraz, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana H E Wael Fathy, Rand Refinery CEO Dean Subramanian, Gold Coast Refinery executive director Imad Deraz.
South Africa’s Rand Refinery enters strategic partnership with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a major advance that enables local refining of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold and elevates West Africa's responsible sourcing standards to a new high, South Africa’s Rand Refinery, as... 


Langer Heinrich in Namibia
Paladin lifts Langer Heinrich output as FY26 production tracks upper guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has reported a 16% quarter-on-quarter increase in uranium production at its Langer Heinrich mine (LHM) in Namibia, as operations continue to ramp up towards full mining... 


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