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Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
South Africa urged to revive ferroalloy smelters, replace ideology with pragmatism
9th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

At this week’s Joburg Indaba, South Africa was urged to get its many idled ferroalloy smelters working again and to replace ideology with pragmatism in mining. Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu called on... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas and Noveon join forces to strengthen US rare earth magnet supply
9th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths and US-based Noveon Magnetics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a fully domestic, scalable supply chain for rare earth... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
Exploration-driven mining revival would reignite industrialisation
9th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Rather than focusing narrowly on minerals beneficiation, South African policymakers have been urged to pay much closer attention to reigniting and expanding the market for the country’s already... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne.
Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges
8th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 


Critical Metals secures second US rare earth offtake for Tanbreez project
8th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent (LoI) for a ten-year offtake agreement with US-based full-cycle rare earth processor REalloys, securing sales for 15% of production from... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad (right) with Joburg Indaba chairperson Bernard Swanepoel.
Anglo committed to investing R600m in junior exploration fund, Joburg Indaba hears
8th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

On day one of the Joburg Indaba, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad revealed commitment to invest R600-million in South Africa’s junior exploration fund as part of the Anglo Teck deal. Wanblad... 


First American Uranium makes Quebec debut with critical minerals acquisition
8th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian explorer First American Uranium has announced plans to acquire five mineral properties in Quebec’s Grenville province, marking its first entry into one of Canada’s most prospective regions... 


Lithium Americas analysts sour as US stake sparks 175% rally
Lithium Americas analysts sour as US stake sparks 175% rally
8th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

It’s almost old hat to the market by now. Take a struggling company, cut a deal with the US government, sealed with the approval of President Donald Trump, sit back and watch the stock take off.... 


Titan may get $120m federal financing for New York graphite project
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

Titan Mining said on Tuesday it got a letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank for funding of about $120-million for its planned graphite mine in New York, as the country looks to boost... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


An image of Hecla president and CEO Rob Krcmarov
US Forest Service approves Hecla’s Montana project
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Forest Service has issued the final decision notice and finding of no significant impact for NYSE-listed Hecla Mining Company’s 100%-owned Libby copper/silver exploration project in Lincoln... 


Donald Trump
Trump approves road project in Alaska, stake in Trilogy Metals
7th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump reversed a Biden administration decision blocking the construction of the Ambler Road project in Alaska, in a move he said would open up critical energy and mining projects.... 


The demonstration plant in Johannesburg.
Manganese beneficiation successful at Joburg demo plant, Canadian company reports
6th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

High purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) has reportedly been successfully produced by Canadian company Giyani Metals at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. Following the production... 


Implats chairperson Thandi Orleyn.
Clean electricity accounts for 31% of Implats’ FY2025 power consumption
3rd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In financial year (FY) 2025, renewable and non-carbon-based electricity accounted for 31% of the total consumption of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and refining company Implats, with market... 


US offers to buy stakes in Australian critical minerals companies
US offers to buy stakes in Australian critical minerals companies
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

The US government has offered to buy equity in Australian critical minerals companies as part of a funding package to expand its supply and cut its reliance on China, executives recently returned... 


European Lithium surges as company launches buy-back
European Lithium surges as company launches buy-back
3rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Shares in European Lithium surged more than 33% on Friday after the company unveiled plans for an on-market buy-back of up to 135-million ordinary shares, representing about 10% of its issued... 


Nova wins $43m US war funding to establish Alaska antimony supply
Nova wins $43m US war funding to establish Alaska antimony supply
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Nova Minerals’ US subsidiary Alaska Range Resources (ARR) has secured $43.4-million from the US Department of War to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony – a critical mineral... 


NextSource plans $291m graphite anode plant in Abu Dhabi
NextSource plans $291m graphite anode plant in Abu Dhabi
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-listed NextSource Materials has unveiled plans to build a $291-million battery anode facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi, positioning itself as the largest anode producer outside Asia and a key... 


Mining near Rubaya in the DRC
Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals
1st October 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Congolese firm under US sanctions won a court ruling that may aid its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts to shore up supplies of critical minerals.... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO transition complete, ex-PIC head leading business development
1st October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The position of CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater is now officially taken up by Dr Richard Stewart, effective from Wednesday October 1, when former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) head of listed... 


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies, sources say
1st October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia is willing to sell shares in its new strategic reserve of critical minerals to allies including Britain, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Western governments scramble... 


Castle wind farm.
Low-cost renewables will make up 30% of Sibanye-Stillwater power supply by 2027
30th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A targeted 600 MW pipeline of solar and wind projects has been developed by platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater which, combined with other energy management... 


Rawlinson resigns as Andrada director
29th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed critical metals producer Andrada Mining has announced that Michael Rawlinson has resigned as a director of the company to focus on other professional commitments. "On behalf... 


23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s mining and energy workforce has bounced back strongly from last year’s downturn, but a new forecast warns future growth risks being undermined by weakening project pipelines, mounting... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter with Shanghai laboratory professionals Weiwen Dong and Mike Li.
Key platinum-boosting hydrogen labs will go live in China next month, Heraeus reports
26th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Key hydrogen systems laboratories will go live next month in China, where rapid growth is reported in the platinum-catalysed proton exchange membrane (PEM) green hydrogen technology that is poised... 


The Shell Mining View 2025 webinar brought together mining leaders, financiers and policy experts to unpack South Africa’s shifting mining landscape
SA mining weighs innovation, policy shifts and sustainability during webinar
26th September 2025

South Africa’s mining industry remains a cornerstone of the economy, but it is entering a period of accelerated transition, with stakeholders urging greater policy certainty, technological... 


Fortune brings back Massola to help advance Nico project
25th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada's Fortune Minerals has rehired mining executive David Massola as VP of business development, tasking him with guiding the company’s Nico critical minerals project toward financing and... 


Platinum needed in pacemakers.
Medical demand for platinum forecast to reach new high this year
25th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand for platinum in medical technology is on its way to reaching a 320 000 oz high point this year amid growth being at a consistent 3% compound annual growth rate since 2013 and 4% more... 


G7 leaders at their meeting in June 2025
G7 weighs price floors for rare earths to counter China's dominance, sources say
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Group of Seven (G7) members and the European Union are considering price floors to promote rare earth production, as well as taxes on some Chinese exports to incentivise investment, four sources... 


US President Donald Trump
Lithium Americas soars 90% as Washington considers stake
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of Lithium Americas closed at $8.32 after jumping nearly 90% on Wednesday after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% stake in the miner, in the latest sign... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Head of Equity Capital Markets, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa Richard Stout
Anglo’s Valterra Platinum divestment ‘largest in history of JSE’, Standard Bank reports
23rd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The divestment by diversified mining company Anglo American of its residual shareholding in Valterra Platinum was on Tuesday highlighted by enabler Standard Bank as “the largest equity capital... 


US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
23rd September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Trump administration is re-evaluating a $2.3-billion loan approved by President Joe Biden for the development of a Nevada lithium deposit, according to people familiar with the matter who asked... 


Australian critical minerals firms flock to US opportunities
Australian critical minerals firms flock to US opportunities
23rd September 2025 By: Reuters

MELBOURNE – Some of Australia's most advanced critical minerals producers are moving forward on plans to build processing facilities in the United States, despite Australia's strategic push to... 


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