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IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global coal demand is on course to rise by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85-billion tonnes, the ‘Coal 2025’ report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows. Nevertheless, the IEA is still forecasting that demand will fall by... 


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Lithium surges in China after local authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences
Lithium surges in China after local authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

ithium prices in China surged on Wednesday after the natural resource authority of the country’s main lithium-producing hub said it would revoke 27 mining licences. The most-active lithium... 


Develop wins A$200m underground contract at OceanaGold’s Waihi North
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining services and development company Develop Global has secured a A$200-million underground mine development contract at OceanaGold’s Waihi North gold project, in New Zealand’s North... 


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BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group’s top boss said he’s moving on after the company’s aborted attempt to buy Anglo American, preferring instead to focus on its copper projects and opportunities in Canada. CEO Mike Henry’s... 


Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Namib Minerals will restart operations at its mothballed Redwing gold mine in February as part of the company's broader $300-million investment plan in Zimbabwe, its chief executive said on... 


Aluminium smelting is electricity intensive.
South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
19th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different energy levers that can potentially be pulled. The... 


Anglo American has reinitiated a formal sale process for its the remaining steelmaking coal business.
Anglo American reports progress on portfolio transformation
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Anglo American has reported progress on its portfolio transformation strategy, which aims to unlock value from its portfolio and accelerate consistently stronger... 


Iamgold closes Northern Superior acquisition
Iamgold closes Northern Superior acquisition
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier gold producer Iamgold has completed its previously announced acquisition of Northern Superior Resources, consolidating full ownership of the Nelligan Mining Complex in Quebec’s... 


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Chilean regulator to launch 'unprecedented' audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal
Chilean regulator to launch 'unprecedented' audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean Comptroller's Office said on Friday that it will launch an "unprecedented" audit of the lithium agreement between state copper giant Codelco and local producer SQM. In a statement, the... 


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Peabody Energy CEO Grech to retire in 2028, stay on as adviser until 2030
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Peabody Energy's James Grech will retire on May 15, 2028 and remain with the firm as an adviser until 2030 under a transition agreement aimed at ensuring leadership continuity, the US-based coal... 


GMI to continue to advance loan for Shuka to acquire LEM, Kabwe
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

African-focused mine operator and developer Shuka Minerals has received confirmation from African-focused investment banking and corporate finance group Gathoni Muchai Investments (GMI) that it... 


Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Botswana's government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector continues to struggle, its finance minister said in a budget review on Friday. When the... 


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Ivanhoe Atlantic granted Liberia rail access for Guinea iron-ore exports
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US miner Ivanhoe Atlantic has moved a step closer to developing its high-grade iron-ore operations in Guinea with the ratification of a key concession and access agreement by the Liberian... 


Boab moves to full ownership of Sorby Hills, eyes H2 2027 production
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Boab Metals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in Western Australia, taking full control of a resource containing 18.6-million ounces of... 


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Caledonia welcomes revised tax provisions
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining says that revised proposals to changes in royalties in Zimbabwe should result in no change to the financial outlook for its portfolio of assets in the country,... 


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Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Globe Metals and Mining says it is entering a “transformational phase” in its history, having strengthened its financial position, advanced technical and permitting workstreams and... 


Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diamond miner Burgundy Diamond Mines has secured up to C$115-million in funding through Canada’s Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, providing critical liquidity to sustain operations at... 


Coronado suspends Logan mine after fatal incident
Coronado suspends Logan mine after fatal incident
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal producer Coronado Global Resources has temporarily suspended operations at its Lower War Eagle mine, part of the Logan mining complex in West Virginia, following a fatal incident involving an... 


Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The surprise exit of Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill leaves her successor with a dilemma: should the Australian company continue down the path she set of promoting massive liquefied natural... 


Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Glencore has cautioned that uncertainty around Quebec’s regulatory framework could jeopardise a proposed $300-million investment at its Horne copper smelter in Rouyn-Noranda,... 


Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Barrick Mining has officially resumed operational control of its Mali gold mine, according to a company memo seen by Reuters. Barrick will resume production gradually and will focus on... 


Lundin Mining to exit US nickel through Eagle sale to Talon
Lundin Mining to exit US nickel through Eagle sale to Talon
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Lundin Mining has agreed to sell its Eagle nickel/copper mine and Humboldt mill in the US to Talon Metals in a share-based transaction that will create a pure-play American... 


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Magazine round up | 10 December 2025
Magazine round up | 12 December 2025

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

BURNING ISSUE: As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing headwinds. It is widely accepted that the 900%-plus increase in electricity tariffs since 2008 is the reason why many smelters are uncompetitive and unprofitable. However, a subsidy in this area will have serious price consequences for other electricity users, including industrial firms facing similar competitiveness pressures.
BURNING ISSUE

As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing... 

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South Africans must pull in same direction to re-embed integrity

At this point in the history of our grossly disrupted world, it would be hugely beneficial for South Africans to pull in the same direction with vigour, enthusiasm and transparency – even if only... 

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I saw the crescent . . .

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 

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Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology
Jordan Marsh

This week we profile Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology, a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa.  



GETTING OLD: The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade front. However, as 2025 comes to an end, there are signs that the world is tiring of the hyperbole, distraction and tantrums. Perhaps the pushback in relation to Trump’s unilateral and unbalanced ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine and Russia will be the start of a more assertive diplomatic response in 2026.
GETTING OLD

The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade... 

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