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UBS forecasts gold price could reach $4 200/oz by mid-2026
30th September 2025 By: Reuters

Gold markets are now leaning toward a bull-case scenario where the price rises to $4 200/oz by mid-2026, UBS said in a note on Tuesday. The bank pointed to factors including a weakening US dollar, strong central bank gold purchases, and rising ETF... 


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Anglo American starts arbitration process against Peabody over collapsed deal
Anglo American starts arbitration process against Peabody over collapsed deal
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Anglo American has initiated arbitration proceedings against Peabody Energy in response to the termination of a purchase agreement for the British mining giant's steelmaking coal assets, the... 


Orion ups capital raise to almost R100m on strong investor backing
Orion ups capital raise to almost R100m on strong investor backing
3rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified miner Orion Minerals has again increased the size of its capital raising, now targeting A$8.6-million, or about R99-million, after receiving further firm commitments from investors. The... 


In mining, sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand
3rd October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Increasing the sustainability of mining operations does not mean reducing their profitability. This was the key message from Hexagon Mining senior business development manager Reece Hanning, who... 


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AngloGold makes new board appointment
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE- and NYSE-listed AngloGold Ashanti has named Marcus Randolph as an independent nonexecutive director, effective October 27. Randolph, a former BHP executive with more than 40 years of industry... 


USA Rare Earth shares surge after report miner in close talks with White House
USA Rare Earth shares surge after report miner in close talks with White House
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 10% in premarket trading on Friday, after a report that the mining company's CEO Barbara Humpton said it was in close discussions with the White House. Humpton was... 


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Classifying Eskom’s coal fuel costs as fixed would damage SAWEM
3rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Allowing Eskom Generation to classify the primary energy used by its coal power stations as fixed costs will undermine the objective of using the upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale... 


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Mining employment, Sibanye-Stillwater, Mark Bristow make headlines
3rd October 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses mining as the major job creator in the second quarter of this year, when overall employment fell; the smooth in executive succession at... 


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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... 


Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chile’s State-owned copper major Codelco will pilot Caterpillar’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) system at its Radomiro Tomic division, in what the companies say could be a major leap in the... 


Fortuna expands West African footprint with Guinea exploration alliance
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian precious metals miner Fortuna Mining has signed a binding heads of agreement (HoA) with Australia-listed DeSoto Resources to establish an exploration alliance and joint venture across... 


Mining pays more tax than all other Australian sectors combined
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For the third consecutive year, the Australian mining industry has paid more tax than every other sector of the economy combined. Figures released in this week's ATO Corporate Tax Transparency... 


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... 


G Mining Ventures secures SUDAM tax incentive for Tocantinzinho
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has secured a significant tax break for its Tocantinzinho (TZ) gold mine in Pará state, Brazil, after the project was approved for inclusion in the Amazon... 


NexGen lifts Australian equity raising to A$600m
NexGen lifts Australian equity raising to A$600m
3rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium developer NexGen Energy has upsized its equity raising in Australia to A$600-million after strong demand from investors. The Vancouver-based company said on Thursday it had... 


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Simandou iron-ore project halted after three workers die in accident
Simandou iron-ore project halted after three workers die in accident
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Three foreign workers have died in a site accident at the Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, its co-developer Winning Consortium Simandou said on Thursday, adding that it has suspended operations... 


Skeena raises C$125m for Eskay Creek, says BC govt strike delays permitting
Skeena raises C$125m for Eskay Creek, says BC govt strike delays permitting
3rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Golld and silver developer Skeena Resources has launched a C$125-million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it pushes forward with construction and permitting of its flagship Eskay... 


Magazine round up | 03 October 2025
Magazine round up | 03 October 2025
3rd October 2025

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


Allied Gold launches staged energy overhaul at Sadiola to cut power costs, secure expansion
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corporation has begun rolling out a multi-stage energy programme at its Sadiola mine in Mali, aiming to deliver more efficient, reliable and lower-cost power to support... 


Wallbridge pockets $8m from Detour East sale to Agnico Eagle
Wallbridge pockets $8m from Detour East sale to Agnico Eagle
2nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Wallbridge Mining Company has struck a deal with Agnico Eagle Mines to sell its Detour East property in Quebec for $8-million in cash, while retaining a 2% net smelter return... 


Kincora appoints strategic advisers
2nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold/copper explorer Kincora Copper has bolstered its leadership with the appointment of veteran geologist Brent Cook and mining executive Laurie Thomas as strategic advisers, as the ASX- and... 


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Collaboration, investing in young researchers key for future of science in South Africa
2nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 


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Magazine round up | 03 October 2025
Magazine round up | 03 October 2025

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

POWER STRUGGLE: No amount of tweaking chrome ore prices or imposing export restrictions will change the fact that uncompetitive power costs have crippled the sector, ChromeSA has said in response to a government proposal to impose export restrictions on ore in a bid to shore up the embattled ferrochrome industry. The industry body argues that, unless electricity pricing is addressed, local smelters will remain unviable.
POWER STRUGGLE

No amount of tweaking chrome ore prices or imposing export restrictions will change the fact that uncompetitive power costs have crippled the sector, ChromeSA has said in response to a government... 

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South Africa’s new technology must be used to revive some lost ferrochrome business

Provided power costs are fixed, South Africa’s chrome mining companies have made it clear that they are ready to be part of ferrochrome solution. With new proven South Africa-developed smelting... 

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When to intervene?

When should a Minister intervene at a State-owned company or independent regulator? It’s a difficult question to answer, and will remain so for as long as Ministers have shareholder... 

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Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group
Felicia Msiza

This week we profile Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure development and construction materials supply groups 



MIND BLOWING: The subconscious mind is that part of one’s awareness that influences thoughts, feelings, and actions without one being fully conscious of that influence. It’s not entirely clear whether it was that or some form of reverse psychology that prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also ANC president, to extol the relative management virtues of DA-run municipalities in his dressing down last month of thousands of ANC councillors.
MIND BLOWING

The subconscious mind is that part of one’s awareness that influences thoughts, feelings, and actions without one being fully conscious of that influence. It’s not entirely clear whether it was... 

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