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Sibanye Stillwater's Marikana K4 PGM shaft.
Sibanye-Stillwater reports sizeable platinum, gold reserves and resources
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Sizeable group minerals resources and reserves were reported on Tuesday by mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The four-element platinum group metals (PGMs) at the South African PGM operations of... 


Bellevue approves A$40m paste plant, clears June quarter hedges
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has approved the construction of a new 120 m3/h wet paste plant for its Bellevue gold project, in Western Australia, while also pre-delivering all remaining forward sales... 


DMPR warns Gugulethu residents against illegally mining gold
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

In response to media reports of citizens digging up parts of the Gugulethu section of the Payneville informal settlement in Springs, Ekurhuleni, seeking to find gold-bearing material, the... 


Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
Valiant lodges prospectus for IPO, offers priority allocation to Westgold shareholders
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Mid-tier gold producer Westgold Resources has announced that Valiant Gold has lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the ASX for a proposed A$65-million... 


Forrestania's Coolgardie Hub consolidation continues with MacPhersons Reward deal
16th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Forrestania Resources has entered into a binding heads of agreement with a subsidiary of Beacon Minerals to acquire 100% of MacPhersons Reward in a transaction that advances its... 


'Other metalllic minerals' in top production spot.
‘Other metallic minerals’ South African mining’s outstanding 2025 performers
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining’s standout 2025 performance was in “other metallic minerals”, Minerals Council South Africa reports. Owing to the exceptional 17.2% higher 2025 production performance, this subsector, which... 


An image of the Witwatersrand Basin project
West Wits initiates scoping study under Project 200
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP). Project 200 is a strategic growth initiative aimed at... 


Alicanto set for 50 000-m drilling programme at Mt Henry
Alicanto set for 50 000-m drilling programme at Mt Henry
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Alicanto Minerals has unveiled plans for a 50 000 m drilling programme at the newly acquired Mt Henry gold project in Western Australia. The project, which... 


Agnico Eagle Mines CEO Ammar Al-Joundi
World No. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says
16th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Agnico Eagle Mines CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge, signaling a renewed openness to deal-making after years... 


 Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian gold miner Genesis on Monday announced a recommended offer for Magnetic Resources in a transaction that will bolster its Laverton inventory and production outlook by bringing the... 


Newmont's Lihir operations
Pacific Lime signs quicklime offtake with Newmont in PNG
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Brisbane-based Pacific Lime and Cement (PLC) has secured its first long-term quicklime offtake agreement, striking a deal with gold and copper major Newmont to supply locally manufactured product... 


Mali renews Barrick Mining's Loulo licence for 10 more years
Mali renews Barrick Mining's Loulo licence for 10 more years
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

Mali's government approved a draft decree renewing Barrick Mining's Loulo gold mining permit for an additional 10 years, the West African country's military leader said in a statement on Friday.... 


NOA CEO Karel Cornelissen.
Sibanye-Stillwater secures more renewable energy in offtake agreement with NOA
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Renewables company NOA has clinched yet another deal. Announced on Friday is NOA's conclusion of a 138 MW renewable energy power purchase agreement with precious metals mining major... 


Junxin Wang
Osino announces leadership transition
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Exploration and development company Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has announced a leadership transition as the company advances Namibia’s largest gold development into its next phase. The... 


Agnico Eagle lifts gold reserves after strong 2025 exploration
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has reported a 2.1% increase in year-end 2025 gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4-million ounces, as exploration success at key assets bolstered both reserves... 


i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold miner in Nevada. The... 


From left, IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, FPI DG Herve Claude Ntumba Batukonke.
South Africa, DRC funders link up amid Mining Indaba’s Africa collaboration promotion
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the many Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices highlighting how regional integration promotion, pan-African partnerships and policy alignment have the potential to accelerate Africa’s... 


Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Aeris Resources has announced the acquisition of Peel Mining in a transaction that will consolidate the South Cobar copper assets with the Tritton operations and create a larger... 


Fruta del Norte in Ecuador
Lundin Gold to invest $100m in 2026 Ecuador exploration
13th February 2026 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100-million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high. The... 


Mine truck at a gold mine in Ghana
Ghana's gold output hits record 6Moz in 2025, industry group says
13th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of... 


a gold and platinum billet
Gold, PGMs expected to continue upward trajectory
13th February 2026 By: Halima Frost

For 2026, two major commodityprice trends are forecasted to stand out in the South African mining sector, says industry mining employers association Minerals Council South Africa economist André... 


Gold Candle to acquire Fokus in C$65m all-cash Abitibi deal
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Privately funded explorer Gold Candle will acquire TSX-V-listed Fokus Mining in an all-cash transaction valued at C$65-million, significantly expanding its land position and gold resources in the... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
South Africa's mining output for Dec up 2.5% y/y; full-year production up only 0.1%
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in December, with iron-ore and manganese ore having made the largest positive contributions and platinum-group metals and coal having... 


Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has started its inaugural toll-milling campaign for ore from the Lucky Strike gold mine, near Kalgoorlie. Twenty-four-hour haulage is under way, transporting ore to... 


Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first... 


Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia is reviewing its decision to take over the Martabe gold mine from a company linked to Jardine Matheson, its energy minister said late on Wednesday, after previously announcing it would... 


London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
LBMA hopes Rand Refinery’s gold partnership with Ghana is 'first of many'
12th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold... 


Jubilee mill
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49%
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Northern Star Resources reported a 49% surge in its first-half profit on Thursday, boosted by higher realised gold prices, sending its shares to a record high. Shares of the company... 


An image of road construction at Tulu Kapi
Kefi completes financing package for Tulu Kapi
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper’s subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM) has signed a $20-million equity-ranking-royalty with Chancery Royalty. This is a key final part of the $340-million... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Operation
Pan African to report significant jump in interim EPS, HEPS
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 


St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 


Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 


1911 Gold delivers positive PEA for True North project
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed 1911 Gold has delivered positive results from an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its True North gold project in Manitoba. The PEA, prepared by AMC Mining... 


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