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Firebird progresses LMFP cathode material development with Chinese university collaboration
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Firebird Metals has commenced testing lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material (CAM) in collaboration with Central South University (CSU) of Hunan, following the... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Harmony investing R2bn in underground gold mines, earmarking R1bn for surface gold
4th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During this financial year, South Africa’s largest gold mining company will be investing more than R3-billion in its South African assets. “We're on an exciting growth path,” Harmony Gold CEO... 


BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery
BHP urges Australia to sharpen competitive edge amid global trade shifts
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery has warned that Australia’s competitive edge in the resources sector is at risk without sustained investment in productivity, energy, and labour policies.... 


New Zondereinde 3 Shaft surface works taking shape.
Great hydrogen economy strides in China, Europe, Northam Platinum reports
3rd March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Great strides are being made in the green hydrogen economy in particularly China and Europe, journalists heard during a media conference, where Northam Platinum emphasised the “absolutely... 


Vital expands Canada project scoping study to include niobium
Vital expands Canada project scoping study to include niobium
3rd March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed exploration company Vital Metals has announced that it will complete further testwork to determine the viability of niobium recovery from its Tardiff deposit in Canada’s Northwest... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne and solar power area.
Northam Platinum’s big solar thrust to save R700m a year, much more to come
28th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The area south of the metallurgical complex at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde platinum group metals (PGM) mine in Limpopo has been cleared for the construction of the first of the Johannesburg... 


The Golden Triangle hosts some of British Columbia's biggest exploration projects, including Skeena Resources' Eskay Creek.
BC mineral exploration spending declines as projects mature
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral exploration spending in British Columbia declined by 14% in 2024, dropping to C$643-million from the previous year, as several flagship projects matured into the development phase,... 


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Paris prosecutor drops case against Apple over Congo minerals, document shows
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, according to a document seen by Reuters on... 


US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a minerals agreement with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Trump's 'very big' minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

A critical minerals deal Donald Trump has negotiated with Ukraine could ease tensions between Kyiv and the US President and at the same time win back support from his Republicans in Congress for a... 


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Collaboration key to Africa’s burgeoning participation in critical minerals space
27th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As a host to a considerable amount of the critical minerals pivotal to future development, Africa has a crucial role to play and it is imperative that the continent takes an active role in ensuring... 


Implats executive team from left Moses Motlhageng, Meroonisha Kerber, Patrick Morutlwa, Nico Muller and Johan Theron.
Firm intent of Impala Platinum is to prosper on current prices, CEO Muller spells out
27th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The firm intention of South Africa’s Impala Platinum (Implats) is to prosper on current platinum group metals (PGM) prices. This was made clear by Implats CEO Nico Muller during the presentation of... 


Lithium ore stockpile
India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, official says
27th February 2025 By: Reuters

India is exploring mining of critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao said on Thursday, as the world's fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller
China probably leading global hydrogen fuel cell advance, cash-flush Implats reports
27th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

China is probably leading the global hydrogen fuel cell advance, journalists heard at Thursday’s media briefing that followed the “commendable” half-year performance of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Sheep Creek mineral rock sample
US Critical Materials confirms high-grade rare earth and gallium deposit
26th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Private company US Critical Materials announced on Wednesday that its Sheep Creek deposit in Montana contained the highest reported rare earth grades in the US, along with significant... 


The Rhyolite Ridge deposit in Nevada.
Sibanye-Stillwater decides against proceeding with lithium-boron project in the US
26th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The board of directors of the Johannesburg- and New York-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has decided not to proceed with the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron joint venture (JV) project in North America.... 


Lynas Rare Earths MD and CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas posts lower H1 profit as rare earth prices weigh on earnings
26th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has reported a sharp decline in net profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, as lower rare earths prices weighed on earnings, despite increased production and... 


Jindalee sells stake in Dynamic Metals for A$2.75m
25th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium-focused Jindalee Lithium has sold its shareholding in ASX-listed Dynamic Metals raising A$2.75-million before costs. The transaction aligns with Jindalee’s strategy to advance its McDermitt... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin outlines potential aluminium, rare earth deals with the US
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the US domestic market, under... 


Mayur upsizes placement to A$100m
Mayur upsizes placement to A$100m
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Mayur Resources has secured firm commitments for an expanded A$100-million two-tranche institutional placement, up from its previously announced A$80-million. The first tranche raised... 


Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs
Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs
24th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A wave of cost cutting and potential consolidation looms for lithium and nickel miners in the year ahead, with no short-term relief in sight for the key battery metals sector after a poor earnings... 


Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Zelenskyy says US minerals deal must include military guarantees
24th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500-billion as part of talks to give Washington a cut of the country’s mineral wealth. But... 


Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
Leverage to higher gold price drives 216% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ebitda
21st February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Leverage to the higher gold price drove a 216% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R3.6-billion for Sibanye-Stillwater in the last six months of... 


Coal, uranium regarded as critical minerals in South Africa – Mantashe
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.... 


Iluka CEO Tom O'Leary
Iluka’s new mineral sands mine nears commissioning
19th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Iluka Resources is progressing its mineral sands and rare earths strategy, with the company set to commission its Balranald mine in the second half of 2025 while advancing studies... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP CEO strikes upbeat tone despite profit decline
18th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP remains optimistic about demand for its products, despite a decline in interim profit and ongoing global economic uncertainties. CEO Mike Henry on Tuesday highlighted... 


DFS confirms viability of Lithium Universe's Bécancour refinery
17th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lithium Universe has confirmed the economic feasibility of its Bécancour lithium carbonate refinery in Québec, Canada, following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS).... 


CEO Craig Miller
Craig Miller excited at prospect of demerged AngloPlat being resurgent PGM producer
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 


NextSource balancing ramp up of Molo graphite mine with demand
17th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-listed NextSource Materials remains committed to ramping up and expanding operations at its Molo graphite mine in Madagascar, despite ongoing market challenges. The company, headed by Hanré... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American sets out June demerger timeline for Anglo American Platinum
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining major Anglo American plc reported on Monday that it had made significant progress towards its demerger of Anglo American Platinum, which has announced dividends totalling... 


Heraeus Precious Metals business line hydrogen systems executive VP Philipp Walter.
New ultra-low iridium collaboration is promising major green hydrogen magnification
17th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The acronyms are becoming more intense, with PTE, which stands for porous transport electrodes, the latest one, amid the already tried and trusted proton exchange membrane (PEM) popping up for... 


Global Lithium appoints new CEO in push to develop frozen project
Global Lithium appoints new CEO in push to develop frozen project
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

Global Lithium Resources has appointed Dianmin Chen to run the company, after its executive chairman stepped down and shareholders approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing its... 


South Africa's aluminium needs to be decarbonised.
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium continuing to go all out to decarbonise – South32
13th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While ‘high-carbon’ is the value-lowering label being put on aluminium from South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 benefits from... 


The Kings Mountain lithium operation in the US
Cost cuts help Albemarle's results offset low lithium prices
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium, swung to a quarterly profit as cost cuts helped offset low prices of the electric vehicle battery metal, but adjusted results reported on... 


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