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Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
Rio Tinto leans on copper as Pilbara steadies after earlier storms
21st January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto reported robust production results for 2025, highlighted by an 8% year-on-year increase in copper-equivalent output. The strong performance was driven by the company’s copper, bauxite, and lithium operations,... 


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Firering begins hot commissioning at its Zambia resource
Firering begins hot commissioning at its Zambia resource
21st January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has reported that it has begun hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its producing lime asset Limeco Resources, in Zambia, which is expected to take between 10 and... 


Andrada processing facility
Andrada to access feasibility study capital for Brandberg West through earn-in by investment firm
21st January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has entered into an agreement with an affiliate company of long-term investment firm ACAM that will see Andrada receive up to $51-million in funding to accelerate... 


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GlobalData forecasts further upside for gold, silver prices
21st January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Intelligence and productivity platform GlobalData has revised upwards its forecasts for gold and silver prices after they surpassed the targets outlined in its previous outlook, as geopolitical... 


Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
Updated 50 minutes ago By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5 400/oz from $4 900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold. Spot gold climbed... 


Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Northern Star Resources has revised its 2026 financial year production and cost guidance after a series of one-off operational events across its portfolio weighed on gold sales and costs... 


Chile President-elect Jose Antonio Kast
Chile's miners flag risks in dual oversight of mining, economy ministries
Updated 3 hours ago By: Reuters

Chile's mining industry expressed concerns on Wednesday after President-elect Jose Antonio Kast named one minister to oversee both mining and the economy, warning that the economically critical... 


US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, giving a boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel... 


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Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos forecasts higher 2026 production as Barossa, Pikka projects ramp up
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos forecast higher 2026 production on Thursday, as it ramps up output at its Barossa liquefied natural gas project and starts producing oil from its Pikka... 


Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO Dino Otranto
Fortescue posts record H1 shipments as iron-ore performance strengthens
Updated 4 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Fortescue has delivered record first-half iron-ore shipments of just over 100-million tonnes in the 2026 financial year, underpinned by strong operational performance, disciplined... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to speed permits for deep-sea mining in international waters
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for companies hunting for critical minerals in... 


Copperhead targets deep-sea minerals push with C$4m placement
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-listed Copperhead Resources, which plans to rename itself Deep Sea Minerals, on Wednesday announced a C$4-million private placement to accelerate its entry into the deep-sea critical... 


Sovereign Metals recovers strategic heavy rare earths at Malawi project
21st January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has recovered a monazite product containing high-value heavy rare earth elements (REE) from the tailings stream generated during rutile processing at its... 


(From left) GoldBod director Marrietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, GoldBod chair Kojo Fynn, GoldBod CEO Samuel Gyamfi, GoldBod deputy CEO Richard Nunekpeku, Gold Coast Refinery chair and CEO Dr Said Deraz, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana H E Wael Fathy, Rand Refinery CEO Dean Subramanian, Gold Coast Refinery executive director Imad Deraz.
South Africa’s Rand Refinery enters strategic partnership with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a major advance that enables local refining of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold and elevates West Africa's responsible sourcing standards to a new high, South Africa’s Rand Refinery, as... 


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Pensana preps for drill programme at Angola project
21st January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana has started preparation for a 7 000 m infill drill programme at its Longonjo rare earths project, in Angola. The programme is designed to provide both detailed geological and... 


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Paladin lifts Langer Heinrich output as FY26 production tracks upper guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has reported a 16% quarter-on-quarter increase in uranium production at its Langer Heinrich mine (LHM) in Namibia, as operations continue to ramp up towards full mining... 


Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar
Vale’s copper ambition is to produce 1Mt/y
21st January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Vale’s base metals unit wants to eventually produce one-million tons of copper by developing existing assets, exceeding an output target for 2035. Major mining firms such as Anglo American and Rio... 


West Wits Mining's Witwatersrand Basin Project
West Wits raises $27.5m through institutional investor placement
21st January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has secured A$27.5-million through an equity placement, predominantly from institutional investors. The placement helps to strengthen the company’s balance sheet,... 


Permit approval for Centerra to extend Mount Milligan to 2035
Permit approval for Centerra to extend Mount Milligan to 2035
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Centerra Gold has received amended environmental assessment approval and all related permits to allow its Mount Milligan mine, in central British Columbia, to continue operating through... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Government policies around floor prices for rare earths have improved the function of the market and helped lift prices to sustainable levels, Amanda Lacaze, the CEO of Lynas Rare Earths said on... 


Teck production in line with guidance
Teck production in line with guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian major Teck Resources has reported 2025 yearly copper production of 453 500 t, in line with previously disclosed guidance, supported by strong operational performance across its portfolio... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi (left) and Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Sasol, Valterra Platinum on board Hydrogen Council as next delivery phase takes off
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In an announcement to Mining Weekly from Brussels on Tuesday January 20, South Africa’s Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol, and South Africa's Craig Miller, the CEO of Valterra Platinum, featured... 


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Magazine round up | 16 January 2026
Magazine round up | 16 January 2026

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

EGOLI RELOADED
EGOLI RELOADED

Flanked by partially vegetated mine dumps that serve as a visual reminder of the central role that gold once played in the development of Johannesburg, is Qala Shallows, South Africa’s first... 

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The best must be made of South Africa’s fortuitous commodity windfall

South Africa's commodity windfall, according to Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve... 

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Danger signs

“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time,”... 

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Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa
Nokwanda Khumalo

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 

TO-DO LIST
TO-DO LIST

The South African economy is definitely showing signs of recovery. However, there is a long way to go to truly break free from the low-growth shackles created by years of sub-optimal governance,... 

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