https://newsletter.mw.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

Australasia

BHP's innovative Xplor programme in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting BHP’s biggest-ever explorer-technology-data bootcamp
3rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 


ECR identifies Raglan offtake partner 
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed ECR Minerals says it has identified a proposed offtake partner for production from the Raglan project in Queensland, Australia. Formal documentation and contractual agreements are now... 


Copper's slide from record reflects reality of weak demand, rising stocks, analysts say
Copper's slide from record reflects reality of weak demand, rising stocks, analysts say
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

A near 9% drop in copper prices in the last two days reflects a return to reality for a market whose recent surge to record highs had run ahead of fundamentals, analysts said - with more losses... 


Aurelia appoints nonexec chair
3rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals explorer and developer Aurelia Metals has appointed Graeme Hunt as nonexecutive chairperson of its board, effective February 23. Hunt brings over four decades of leadership across the... 


Tennant Creek alliance receives grants for shared processing study
Tennant Creek alliance receives grants for shared processing study
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Junior mining companies CuFe, Emmerson Resources and Tennant Minerals have secured A$600 000 in combined federal and Northern Territory government funding to advance plans for a shared critical and... 


Copper produced at Glencore's operations in Chile
Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks, sources say
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Swiss miner Glencore is close to engaging Citi as its lead investment bank on its potential acquisition by Rio Tinto that could create the world's largest miner worth over $200-billion, two people... 


Gold bullion and Krugerrands
Gold’s bull run seen intact despite steep pullback
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Despite a historic pullback in gold and silver prices, triggered by the sharpest two-session sell-off in decades, analysts see the metal's bull run continuing and expect it to notch fresh record... 


West Wits Mining chairperson Michael Quinert.
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges
2nd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The latest compliant mineral resource estimate of the Witwatersrand Basin project of Sydney-listed West Wits Mining is up 2.2-million ounces, which strengthens the gold revival of Johannesburg,... 


Gold nuggets
Wia concludes Côte d’Ivoire gold asset sale to Santa Fe
2nd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Wia Gold has successfully completed the disposal of its noncore gold exploration interests in Côte d’Ivoire to fellow listed miner Santa Fe Minerals. Wia in November last year... 


Brightstar raises A$180m to fund WA gold growth
Brightstar raises A$180m to fund WA gold growth
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Brightstar Resources on Monday unveiled a A$180-million capital raise through a A$175-million institutional placement and a A$5-million share purchase plan (SPP) to fund growth in gold... 


Patriot appoints Dominic Duggan as CEO
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Battery metals company Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance professional Dominic Duggan as its new CEO. Duggan brings more than a decade of experience across iron-ore, gold... 


JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

JP Morgan said late on Sunday it expects demand from central banks and investors to drive gold prices to $6 300 per ounce by year-end. Gold extended its fall on Monday to $4 677.17 per ounce, as... 


Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Gold and silver extended falls on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements following a sharp selloff in precious metals last week on US President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh... 


Hot Chili moves to raise A$40m
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-V-listed Hot Chili on Monday announced a A$40-million capital raising through a private placement to institutional, professional, and other sophisticated investors. The placement will... 


Forrestania secures full ownership of Mt Palmer project
Forrestania secures full ownership of Mt Palmer project
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals explorer and developer Forrestania Resources has moved to consolidate its Western Australian gold portfolio after entering into binding agreements to acquire full ownership of the Mt... 


Nyapiri Macro secures multi-year framework agreement with BHP
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Macro Metals’ majority Indigenous-owned mining services business, Nyapiri Macro Mining, has entered into a multi-year framework agreement with BHP covering works at the Mt Goldsworthy... 


Alicanto shareholders approve Mt Henry gold acquisition
Alicanto shareholders approve Mt Henry gold acquisition
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Alicanto Minerals has secured shareholder approval for its acquisition of the 915 000 oz Mt Henry gold project in Western Australia, paving the way for transaction completion in... 


Yari defines maiden 33.7Mt indicated coal resource at Rolleston South
Yari defines maiden 33.7Mt indicated coal resource at Rolleston South
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Yari Minerals has declared a maiden Joint Ore Reserve Committee-compliant indicated coal resource of 33.74-million tonnes at its Rolleston South coal project in Queensland’s Bowen... 


Santana finalises council access deal for Bendigo-Ophir gold project
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed developer Santana has concluded its long-running land access arrangements under the Crown Minerals Act with the Central Otago District Council (CODC), securing access over council... 


Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
Austria extends Wolfsberg lithium licence for two years
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Austrian government has renewed Critical Metals' Wolfsberg lithium mining licence for a further two years, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise. US-listed Critical Metals said the... 


South Africa-based Orion Minerals is using the programme to apply modern data analytics and mineral systems thinking across its large Northern Cape tenement package to identify new discovery opportunities beyond known deposits.
BHP selects largest-ever intake for 2026 Xplor exploration programme
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major BHP has selected ten early-stage exploration and technology companies for its 2026 Xplor programme, marking the largest cohort since the initiative was launched in 2023. Now in its... 


Bellavista buys FireFly's Ontario assets for up to A$86m
Bellavista buys FireFly's Ontario assets for up to A$86m
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to ASX-listed Bellavista Resources for a total scrip consideration of a deemed aggregate value of up to A$86.1-million, as the... 


Capstone Copper restarts Chile's Mantoverde mine while strike continues
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Capstone Copper resumed operations at its Mantoverde copper and gold mine in northern Chile, even as a strike by a labor union representing nearly 22% of its workforce continued, the Canadian miner... 


Ioneer launches A$72-million capital raise
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and US-listed Ioneer has secured firm commitments to raise about $50-million, or A$72-million, through a single-tranche placement to advance the development of its Rhyolite Ridge... 


Alpha HPA completes A$225m capital raise for Stage 2 project
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Alpha HPA has successfully completed a fully underwritten A$225-million equity raising to support the construction and commercialisation of Stage 2 of its HPA First project. The... 


Sierra Nevada Gold lands copper/gold project in Saudi
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Sierra Nevada Gold has been awarded the large-scale As Safra copper/gold project in Saudi Arabia, securing a district-scale exploration opportunity in one of the world’s most prospective... 


Glencore's South African ferroalloy assets.
Glencore spells out mineral status across Africa, Australia, Americas
30th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a 60-page resources and reserves publication, diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has outlined its copper, zinc, nickel, ferroalloys, aluminium, coal and oil reserves spread across... 


An image of the Tshipi mine
Jupiter highlights strong quarterly performance at Tshipi
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshipi manganese mine, in the Kalahari manganese field in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, delivered a strong quarterly performance, increasing both sales and production volumes in line... 


BHP risks $2bn hit from dispute with CMRG, Goldman says
BHP risks $2bn hit from dispute with CMRG, Goldman says
30th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group could face up to $2-billion hit from pricing pressures after China restricted its Jimblebar iron-ore, as discounts widen and lump premiums collapse, according to Goldman Sachs Group. The... 


UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

UBS on Thursday increased its gold price target to $6 200/oz for March, June and September 2026, compared with a prior forecast of $5,000, citing stronger-than-expected demand stemming from... 


PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium producer PLS Group signalled a possible restart of a plant under care and maintenance on Friday after posting a surge in December-quarter revenue, as improving demand helped buoy... 


Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening... 


Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper's red-hot run to above $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday leaves investors facing a decision over whether or not to chase the market higher. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3... 


2
3
4
2
3
4

Showroom

John Thompson
John Thompson

John Thompson, the leader in energy and environmental solutions through value engineering and innovation, provides the following: design, engineer,...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Astore Keymak
Astore Keymak

Astore Keymak is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of high-quality Thermoplastic Pipeline Systems, with branches in the major provinces.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AutoX
AutoX

We are dedicated to business excellence and innovation.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Alco-Safe
Alco-Safe

Developed to exceed the latest EN 15964 standards for police breathalysers proving that it will remain accurate and reliable for many years to come.

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 2.123s - ct: 2.303s - 427pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now