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Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
27th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 


Lhyfe founder and CEO Matthieu Guesné.
There's nothing easier than switching from grey hydrogen to green hydrogen – Lhyfe
26th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It's important to understand that the market for green hydrogen is already there because the world is consuming 100-million tons of hydrogen a year that are “polluting like hell”, the French... 


Platinum bar
Heraeus sees sustained platinum demand in China
26th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 


JSE Origination and Deals Head Sam Mokorosi.
JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba
23rd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to welcome junior miners. “We've got colleagues speaking... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto hunts broadly for new CEO, in contrast with strong BHP bench
23rd May 2025 By: Reuters

As Rio Tinto searches for a new CEO, the miner will cast a wide net due to a very short list of possible internal candidates, sources said, in contrast with laser-focused succession planning at its... 


Ironveld poised to shift to a fully operational, revenue-generating company
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Ironveld CEO Kris Andersson says in an operational update that he is “pleased” with progress being made on the ground, with key development across its dense media separation (DMS) plant... 


Shuka CEO Richard Lloyd (left) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer.
Newly JSE-listed Shuka says experiencing supportive Zambian govt approach to mining
22nd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE's) newly listed Shuka Minerals states in its listing presentation that it is already experiencing the “fresh approach” of the government of Zambia to mining... 


An image of Atlantic Lithium CEO Keith Muller
Atlantic Lithium announces encouraging results from Côte d’Ivoire programmes
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium has announced the discovery of spodumene pegmatite in outcrop and float in the Agboville and Rubino exploration licences, in Côte d’Ivoire,... 


An image of the Finsch mine
Petra progresses operational delivery in third quarter, including labour reduction
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed miner Petra Diamonds says the third quarter of its 2025 financial year marked another period of steady operational delivery across the group, with it continuing to execute on its... 


An image of the Tharisa mine
Tharisa remains confident of prospects, despite lower interim financial performance
22nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Tharisa has recorded a 45% year-on-year decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation to $43.8-million and a 78.9% year-on-year decrease in net profit to... 


Shuka Minerals' listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
London's Shuka Minerals lists on JSE to beat of African drum at high-spirited event
21st May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Shuka Minerals, which is primarily listed on the alternative investment market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), on Wednesday sealed a secondary listing on the alternative exchange of the... 


Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit
21st May 2025 By: Reuters

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's call last year... 


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George Roach to step down as Premier CEO, director
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Premier African Minerals and George Roach have agreed to mutually terminate his consultancy agreement as both the CEO and a director, in accordance with the terms of the consultancy... 


Advanced geophysical interpretation identifies high-priority drill targets at URU’s South African project
21st May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral exploration and development company URU Metals announces that the results of an advanced geophysical interpretation over its flagship Zeb nickel project, in South Africa, conducted by... 


The Antler project enjoys political support for domestic critical minerals development.
CAML splurges A$185m on US copper asset
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-listed miner Central Asia Metals (CAML) on Wednesday announced it would acquire ASX-listed New World Resources in a transaction valued at A$185-million, adding the advanced-stage Antler copper... 


Vareš in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Adriatic and Dundee Precious Metals in talks over potential takeover
21st May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London- and ASX-listed Adriatic Metals confirmed on Wednesday that it was in discussions with TSX-listed Dundee Precious Metals regarding a potential takeover offer for the company. The... 


Argentina approves $2.5bn Rio Tinto lithium mining project
Argentina approves $2.5bn Rio Tinto lithium mining project
21st May 2025 By: Reuters

Argentina's government on Tuesday approved a $2.5-billion lithium mining project by Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto, marking the first mining project under a new investment incentive regime. The... 


How platinum is used in fuel cell electric vehicles.
New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks
20th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks, is emerging from Johnson Matthey, a company which, interestingly, has a long-standing South African... 


Gold edges lower as haven demand from Moody’s downgrade fades
20th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold edged lower as the haven-demand boost from Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the US faded, and attention turned back to the easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies. Bullion... 


Russia says China’s Zijin agrees to keep Siberian zinc mine open
Russia says China’s Zijin agrees to keep Siberian zinc mine open
20th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Russia’s Tuva region said it has agreed with Zijin Mining Group to keep the Kyzyl-Tashtyg zinc mine working after sanctions prompted the Chinese company to weigh suspending operations. Zijin’s... 


Rio Tinto to invest $900m in Chile lithium JV with Codelco
Rio Tinto to invest $900m in Chile lithium JV with Codelco
20th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto Group is deepening its presence in the battery metals space, announcing on Monday an agreement with Chile’s State-owned Codelco to jointly develop a major... 


New Responsible Gold president Sakhila Mirza
Responsible Gold appoints new president
19th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Blockchain-powered ecosystem for traceable and ethically sourced gold Responsible Gold has announced the appointment of Sakhila Mirza as its president. She will oversee the firm’s next phase of... 


An image showing the Longonjo mine
Main construction under way at Pensana’s Angola project
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana announces that, following Angolan sovereign wealth fund Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA)’s deployment of $25-million mine finance, main construction activities have begun on... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum jewellery, investment strong in China, platinum bar sales launched on TikTok
19th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A leading branded jewellery retailer in Beijing is including platinum investment bars in its offering amid platinum bar sales being launched on TikTok for the first time by a World Platinum... 


Gold bars
Gold players keep faith despite trade truce-induced correction
19th May 2025 By: Reuters

Gold prices have fallen almost 10% from a record high just above $3 500/oz in April as a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions punctured momentum, but analysts are sticking with a bullish... 


iron-ore
BMI expects iron-ore price to decline steadily over the next decade
16th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research agency BMI maintains that the iron-ore price will average $100/t this year, with expected subdued demand and weighed down prices as a result. Although iron-ore will remain supported by... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


Antofagasta wins enviro approval to extend Zaldivar mine life
Antofagasta wins enviro approval to extend Zaldivar mine life
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Antofagasta has secured environmental approval in Chile to extend the life of its Zaldívar copper mine through 2051 and advance a planned transition to a new water supply. The... 


Fresnillo sells majority of MAG Silver stake as Pan American merger proceeds
Fresnillo sells majority of MAG Silver stake as Pan American merger proceeds
16th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Fresnillo has offloaded the majority of its stake in MAG Silver following Pan American Silver’s agreement to acquire the Canadian miner, saying the resulting dilution of its... 


An image of Neo Energy's Sean Heathcote
Neo Energy makes CEO, board changes as it advances South African uranium goals
16th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Uranium developer Neo Energy has appointed Theo Botoulas as its new CEO and executive director, effective immediately. Botoulas, who is based in South Africa, is a seasoned mining executive with... 


Chinese gold miner Chifeng scours globe for takeover targets
Chinese gold miner Chifeng scours globe for takeover targets
16th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

A major Chinese gold producer is scouting for acquisition opportunities around the world, although the recent price volatility driven by global trade turmoil means it’s not rushing to secure... 


China export curbs propel tungsten to highest since 2013
16th May 2025 By: Reuters

European tungsten prices surged this month to their highest in more than a decade, as traders scrambled for supplies after China imposed export curbs and reduced quotas on the metal used in... 


rare eaths
Pensana draws down first equity tranche funding from Angolan fund for Longonjo construction
15th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After securing full financing of the Longonjo rare earths project, in Angola, London-listed Pensana has agreed the terms and timing for the deployment of the first $25-million equity tranche from... 


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