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Peninsula raises A$70m to reset US uranium project
Peninsula raises A$70m to reset US uranium project
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Peninsula Energy on Friday announced a A$70-million equity raise to fund a reset of its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, US, completing a turnaround plan that includes new production guidance, contract terminations and a more... 


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Altamin names new chair, CEO in reshuffle
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Altamin has appointed Peter Edwards as nonexecutive chairperson and reappointed former executive Geraint Harris as director and incoming CEO as the Australian miner reshapes its... 


The Marikana operations
Marikana Renewal Programme marks progress, but several matters around massacre still unresolved
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While the Marikana Renewal Programme has made some progress in addressing the impacts of the Marikana massacre, there is still more work to be done, with some issues outstanding, families still... 


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Moves to boost defence, aerospace spending could be positive for PGM demand – WPIC
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

In The Hague Summit Declaration, issued on June 25, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) Heads of State and Government committed to spending 5% of GDP yearly on defence requirements by... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Self-generation of solar served as key catalyst in DRDGOLD’s strong new growth thrust
22nd August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There’s a wonderful gold-price tailwind behind all gold companies at the moment but it’s the self-generation of solar electricity that served as the key catalyst of change for Ergo. Following the... 


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Blencowe completes Orom-Cross DFS programmes
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed all major infrastructure workstreams within the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, alongside the recent... 


Aldebaran plans $1.5bn capex for Argentina copper project
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Aldebaran Resources will require at least $1.5-billion to develop its Altar copper project in northern Argentina, country manager Javier Robeto said in an interview. The company plans to... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
First 11 train operators selected for 41 routes as South Africa takes big step in opening freight rail to private sector
22nd August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that 11 of the 25 private train operating companies (TOCs) that applied to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network have met the requirements to do... 


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US prolongs Michigan coal plant's operation until November despite costs
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US Energy Department on Thursday extended an order for a Michigan coal plant to stay open through November 19, even though it had been planning to shut permanently for economic reasons and... 


Botswana President Duma Boko
Botswana signs $12bn investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12-billion... 


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Seriti Power Community Trust invests R19m in early childhood development centres
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Seriti Power Community Trust has invested R19-million in early childhood development (ECD) infrastructure across Mpumalanga and the Free State. Currently, 543 learners are enrolled and... 


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Wesizwe appoints Banhu Zhang CEO, augments board
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Banhu Zhang has been appointed CEO and executive director of JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum, with effect from August 21. Moreover, Daqiang Pang, Yulong Tian and Kaiyu Kang have been appointed... 


White Mesa
Energy Fuels produces first dysprosium oxide in US at Utah mill
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Denver-based Energy Fuels announced on Thursday that it has produced its first kilogram of dysprosium oxide at its White Mesa mill in Utah, marking a step toward commercial-scale output of heavy... 


DRDGOLD, Exxaro investments, and surging nickel demand in focus
DRDGOLD, Exxaro investments, and surging nickel demand in focus
22nd August 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks DRDGOLD's R7.8-billion investment in its Big Five capital growth projects; Exxaro's spend of R5.2-billion on a coal mine expansion and R4.7-billion on a... 


Trent Mell: This restructuring is undeniably dilutive and difficult for existing shareholders, but it is both timely and necessary.
Electra plans debt swap, $30m fundraise to revive cobalt refinery
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials said it will slash its convertible debt by 60% and raise $30-million in new equity financing to shore up its balance sheet and push ahead with... 


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US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500-million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare... 


Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade
Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore will aim to produce nearly one-million tons of copper annually at its planned El Pachon and Agua Rica projects in Argentina over the next 10 to 15 years, the company's CEO... 


Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
22nd August 2025

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


Australian Vanadium signs amended grant agreement
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Australian Vanadium (AVL) said on Thursday it had signed a variation to its A$49-million Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant agreement with the Australian government, aligning the... 


Glencore's chrome smelter in Lydenburg
NUM concerned about potential retrenchments at ten ferroalloy operations
21st August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is concerned about potential retrenchments having been announced by diversified miner Glencore and Samancor at their South African ferrochrome operations.... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project
21st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 


ADB to provide $410m package for Barrick-run Pakistan mine, sources say
ADB to provide $410m package for Barrick-run Pakistan mine, sources say
21st August 2025 By: Reuters

he Asian Development Bank will provide a $410-million financing package to help develop Pakistan's Reko Diq copper mine, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits, which will be operated by... 


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Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
Magazine round up | 22 August 2025

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



NO TARIFF: There was some confusion earlier this month when US Customs and Border Protection indicated that country-specific import tariffs might be placed on gold bullion bars. However, President Donald Trump, who is a fan of the precious metal, responded days later on social media as follows: “Gold will not be Tariffed!”. Reuters report that the tariff would have been especially harmful for Switzerland, a major refining and transit hub. Photograph: Bloomberg
NO TARIFF

There was some confusion earlier this month when US Customs and Border Protection indicated that country-specific import tariffs might be placed on gold bullion bars. However, President Donald... 

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South Africa needs to grasp every viable economic opportunity

There are things happening in African states that South Africa could partner for the good of our economy and the South African people. We are noticing that there are advances taking place on the... 

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Policy first

The message delivered by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, is an important one. Doubly so, given that... 

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Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems
Nhlanhla Zondo

This week we profile Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems, which specialises in the design, manufacture and switchgear-wiring of electrical enclosures and distribution... 

SURGERY VS CONVENTION
SURGERY VS CONVENTION

It would be fantastic if, through dialogue, South Africans could genuinely unite behind a common vision and programme. However, the National Dialogue is at odds with the prevailing national mood,... 

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Invincible Valves

Established in 1982, Invincible Valves is a medium-sized enterprise in Germiston, serving global and local markets.

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