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Barrick owns the  Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali
Mali to get $1.2bn from miners after talks
13th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali is set to get 750-billion CFA francs ($1.2-billion) from miners in the first quarter this year following an overhaul of its mining sector. In late December, Mali had received 500-billion CFA... 


The Vidalia facility in Louisiana, US.
Syrah secures $165m tax credit for Vidalia expansion under IRA
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Syrah Resources, through its subsidiary Syrah Technologies, has been awarded a tax credit of $165-million under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA's) Section 48C Qualifying... 


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during 2023 visit.
India targeting five-million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2030, PM announces
10th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 


Caterpillar machine and logo
Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


Whitehaven hits 13.5-year safety milestone at Narrabri plant
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal producer Whitehaven has recorded more than 5 000 days without a lost time injury (LTI) and 60 months without a total recordable injury (TRI) at its Narrabri coal handling and preparation plant... 


Mako recommends shareholders accept Aurum's final takeover offer
10th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The independent board of directors of ASX-listed exploration company Mako Gold has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept fellow-listed Aurum Resources' off-market takeover offer without... 


Eduardo Elsztain
Challenger Gold secures strategic investment, advances toll processing agreement
10th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based Challenger Gold on Friday announced the completion of a A$6.6-million strategic placement to an entity controlled by prominent Argentine businessman Eduardo Elsztain. The investment... 


Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
Australia’s most populous states face gas shortfalls from 2027
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s east coast is expected to have a shortfall of domestic gas supply from 2027 unless new gas fields are soon brought online, according to the nation’s top consumer watchdog. Sydney and... 


President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in taking control of Greenland. Denmark has repeatedly said the island, a self-governing part of its kingdom, is not for sale.
US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

US and Danish officials lobbied the developer of Greenland's largest rare earths deposit last year not to sell its project to Chinese-linked firms, its CEO told Reuters, adding it has been in... 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


Gold ore
Westgold reports production increases at several mines in Q2
9th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources continues to increase its quarterly gold production, having produced 80 886 oz of gold in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. This compares to 77... 


St George partners with scientific agencies for niobium and REE production in Brazil
9th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed St George Mining has partnered with the Brazilian research and innovation agencies to advance the downstream processing and production of niobium and rare earths elements (REE) from its... 


Atlas mineral sands project on track for Q1 commissioning - Image Resources
9th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed mineral sands-focused mining company Image Resources has announced that construction progress remains on track to start the commissioning and first heavy mineral concentrate (HMC)... 


EPA recommends VRX’s Arrowsmith North development
EPA recommends VRX’s Arrowsmith North development
9th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia (EPA) has published its assessment report and conditions for approval for ASX-listed VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North silica sand project.... 


Macmahon wins $463m Indonesia gold contract
9th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Macmahon Holdings announced on Thursday that it had been awarded a $463-million mining services contract for the Awak Mas gold project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, by PT Masmindo Dwi... 


Industry calls for expansion of Australia’s junior exploration tax incentive
Industry calls for expansion of Australia’s junior exploration tax incentive
9th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has called on the Australian government to extend and expand the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive (JMEI), citing its substantial... 


Gold ETFs drew first net inflow in four years in 2024, WGC says
Gold ETFs drew first net inflow in four years in 2024, WGC says
9th January 2025 By: Reuters

Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered a modest net inflow of $3.4-billion in 2024, their first inflow in four years, even though their holdings fell by 6.8-metric tons, the... 


State Diamond Trader CEO Nosi Mzamo.
State Diamond Trader to showcase South Africa’s diamond industry role
8th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s State Diamond Trader will be presenting an inaugural diamond show in Cape Town from February 2 to 5. Each day of the 2025 South Africa Diamond Show will focus on themes that include... 


Nova extinguishes debt to unlock antimony and gold potential
8th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gold and critical minerals project developer Nova Minerals has eliminated its existing convertible debt facility with Nebari Gold Fund 1 through a $5.42-million conversion of the outstanding... 


The Sanbrado gold mine, in Burkina Faso
West African Resources achieves upper end of full-year gold output guidance
8th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West African Resources has reported a 7% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production to 51 178 oz in the three-months ended December 31, bringing full-year production to 206 622 oz.... 


Cauchari Olaroz
Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery
8th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A persistent lithium glut and the prospect that some mines could be restarted if prices rise means the battery metal is unlikely to mount a significant recovery this year. Lithium prices have... 


Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply - McKinsey
Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply - McKinsey
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 


Anglo providing millions of zero-emission kilometres for thousands of European passengers.
Anglo delivering more platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell mobility options across Europe
7th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa-linked Anglo American is delivering new platinum group metals (PGM)-catalysed hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) mobility options across Europe. The London- and... 


Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s Zijin Mining Group aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal. Zijin is accelerating... 


The Ta Khoa project in Vietnam
Blackstone broadens focus to copper and gold amid nickel market challenges
7th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Blackstone Minerals announced on Tuesday its strategic decision to expand into copper/gold assets, a move driven by the metal's growing importance in renewable energy and advanced... 


The Balama mine in Mozambique
Syrah Resources secures loan waiver amid Mozambique unrest
7th January 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources said on Tuesday it has secured a waiver for default events under its United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) loan of $150-million, granting it... 


Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow.
Barrick remains committed to constructive engagement with Mali government
6th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick Gold remains restricted from shipping gold from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali, West Africa. In addition, an interim attachment order has now been... 


Peninsula names new MD and CEO
6th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed uranium producer Peninsula Energy has appointed George Bauk as its new MD and CEO, effective January 20. The announcement follows the company’s structured succession plan initiated... 


Green hydrogen prices will remain stubbornly high for decades
6th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Green hydrogen has been touted by politicians and business leaders alike as a key fuel for a carbon-free future. But it will remain far more expensive than previously thought for decades to come,... 


China's 2025 iron-ore imports set to hit new high even as steel demand dwindles
China's 2025 iron-ore imports set to hit new high even as steel demand dwindles
6th January 2025 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports are likely to hit a new high in 2025 as traders stockpile cheap ore for the world's top consumer despite a protracted property crisis continuing to weigh on Chinese steel... 


Goldman pushes back $3 000 gold forecast on fewer US rate cuts
Goldman pushes back $3 000 gold forecast on fewer US rate cuts
6th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs Group said it no longer sees gold reaching $3 000 an ounce by the end of the year, pushing the forecast to mid-2026 on expectations the Federal Reserve will make fewer rate cuts.... 


Jervois signs rescue deal after cobalt price collapse
Jervois signs rescue deal after cobalt price collapse
2nd January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Cobalt miner Jervois Global will go private as part of a restructuring deal with one of its lenders, after struggling to compete with Chinese rivals as prices for the battery metal plunged. The... 


Arcadium Lithium shareholders approve $6.7bn Rio Tinto deal
23rd December 2024 By: Reuters

Arcadium Lithium said on Monday its shareholders have voted in favour of a $6.7-billion sale to Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading... 


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