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Flashback to CPM Group's Jeffrey Christian (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Long-run gold bull market expected by CPM Group of the US
8th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Given the state of the world politically, economically, financially and socially, the gold bull market is expected to continue in the long run, says Jeffrey Christian of New York-based CPM Group.... 


Greenland landscape
Critical Metals building pilot plant in Greenland
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation has started construction on a multi-use storage and pilot plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is a key enabling infrastructure project for the... 


Copper produced in Chile
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
8th January 2026 By: Reuters

Growth in the artificial intelligence and defence sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10-million metric tons annually without... 


De Beers CEO Al Cook
African States, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says
8th January 2026 By: Reuters

De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters. Botswana,... 


Raglan alluvial gold operation
ECR to deliver first gold production from Raglan by month-end
7th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has appointed an experienced team to start with initial mining at the Raglan alluvial gold project, in Queensland, Australia, with first production expected before the end... 


Platinum jewellery.
Platinum jewellery demand continues to show resilience amid market fluctuations
7th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Global platinum jewellery demand has shown notable third-quarter (Q3) resilience as consumers in key markets seek value and authenticity amid historic highs in gold prices, Platinum Guild... 


Galantas to acquire project in Chile
7th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V and Aim-listed Galantas Gold on January 6 entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% ownership interest in the Andacollo Oro gold project, in the Coquimbo region of central... 


Mineworkers at the Sishen mine in South Africa
Iron-ore rallies to multi-month high on China's pledge of easing monetary policy
7th January 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures rallied on Wednesday to their highest in multiple months, boosted by hopes of improving demand in top consumer China following Beijing's pledge of easing monetary policy this year.... 


Oil tankers at port
Oil prices firm as investors weigh supply outlook and Venezuelan uncertainties
6th January 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the market weighed expectations of ample global supply this year against uncertainty around Venezuelan crude output after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro.... 


Rare earth oxides
G7 finance ministers to meet in Washington to discuss rare earths, three sources say
6th January 2026 By: Reuters

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. One of the sources... 


Tulu Kapi site layout
Kefi looks forward to high shareholder returns as Tulu Kapi construction advances
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reached key milestones towards commissioning its Tulu Kapi project, in Ethiopia. The company expects to commission the project in late 2027 and reach full... 


A gold bar
Morgan Stanley forecasts gold at $4 800 by the fourth quarter of 2026
6th January 2026 By: Reuters

Morgan Stanley forecast gold would hit $4 800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of this year, exceeding last year's records, citing falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal... 


Amapá iron-ore mine
Cadence awarded environmental licence for Amapá iron-ore project
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for its 35.7%-owned Amapá iron-ore project, in Brazil, as it works to refurbish and restart this historic operation.... 


MetalsTech appoints new directors
6th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed MetalsTech has announced that it has appointed key technical directors and industry executives Stuart Hutchin and Michael McKeown to the board of directors, while Clifford Fitzhenry has... 


CleanTech Lithium appoints Cutfield Freeman & Company as financial advisor
6th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has appointed Cutfield Freeman & Company (CF&Co) as its financial advisor to support the company with securing a strategic partner for the next phase of development at... 


Lucara's Karowe mine, in Botswana
Lucara reaffirms Karowe extended mine life in updated technical report
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corporation finds in an updated technical report that the underground project at its Karowe diamond mine, in Botswana, has the potential to recover 4.5-million carats... 


Copper
Copper surges to fresh record as inventories ‘locked in the US’
6th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Copper extended a powerful rally after bursting through $13 000 a ton for the first time, as traders and investors bet on a tighter global market. Three-month futures surged as much as 2% to a... 


Flashback to Steve Haggerty being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Diamond legend Steve Haggerty has died
5th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Remarkable South African geoscientist Stephen Edward Haggerty, who served with distinction as a research professor at Florida International University in the US, has died aged 87. A legend in the... 


Lithium powder in hand
Premier afforded more time to stabilise Zulu project
5th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based mining and exploration company Premier African Minerals has reached an agreement with its principal shareholder Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date related to a restated... 


Aterian continues work to grow mineral trading operations
5th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused critical mineral exploration and development company Aterian informs that its Rwandan mineral trading operations continue to grow and generated an unaudited gross profit of about... 


Ontario landscape
Richmond Hill appoints Canadian contractor to lead Martello exploration
5th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Richmond Hill Resources has appointed Canadian exploration company Critical Discoveries to lead a technical work programme on the Martello gold project, in Ontario. The company’s scope... 


CleanTech Lithium’s Chilean subsidiary submits operating contract application for Laguna Verde
5th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has, through its Chile-based subsidiary Atacama Salt Lakes (ASL), submitted the application for a Special Lithium Operating Contract (CEOL) for the Laguna Verde... 


Lithium ore on a conveyor
Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium
5th January 2026 By: Reuters

A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply. The lithium market has been... 


Iron-ore being transported by rail
Iron-ore starts New Year higher on strong demand, tight supplies
5th January 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures edged higher on Monday, beginning the New Year on a firm note, supported by strong Chinese demand and ongoing supply constraints. The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and the... 


An oil pump
OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members
4th January 2026 By: Reuters

OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged on Sunday after a quick meeting that avoided discussion of the political crises affecting several of the producer group's members. Sunday's meeting of eight members... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
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... 


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... 


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... 


An image of the Blanket mine
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,... 


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,... 


An image of the Longonjo site
Pensana’s shareholders reaffirm support ahead of Nasdaq listing
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA) has agreed to a staged conversion of a $15-million bridging loan to manage its ownership percentage in London-listed Pensana, while supporting the... 


An image of the Tasiast mine
Wärtsila renews power plant services agreement at Kinross’ Tasiast mine
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology group Wärtsilä has renewed its operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie, a subsidiary of Canada’s Kinross Gold for a further three years. The agreement will... 


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