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Gold price surge supports brownfield prospects
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The sustained upward trend in the gold price continues to positively impact brownfield gold operations, with elevated gold prices potentially even justifying the reopening of sites previously... 


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Senegal project integral to growth pipeline – miner
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In developing West Africa as a primary growth engine, targeting a consolidated yearly output of 500 000 gold equivalent ounces, the Diamba Sud gold project, in eastern Senegal, is expected to play... 


Aterian receives EIA approval for Morocco project
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian has announced the approval of its recently commissioned environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the 100%-owned Agdz mining licence, in Morocco. In the current global mining... 


Impala Platinum's Rustenburg smelter
Council hopes for mining incentives in future budgets; bemoans lack of support for ferroalloys industry
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 


A stack of gold bars
Ghana targets 127 t of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana plans to channel about 127 metric tons of gold per year from artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) into official trade under revised sector reforms to boost foreign-exchange earnings and... 


The Sukari mine in Egypt
Capital pleased with favourable demand as it secures new contracts
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 


Kali consolidates Pilbara footprint
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 


Bags of lithium concentrate being loaded onto a truck
Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, its mines ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The ministry said the ban on exports would... 


Barrick announces new appointments
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Barrick Mining has announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as chief legal and policy officer and Woo Lee as chief global affairs officer. Both executives will report to... 


Newmont to invest $800m in Argentina's Cerro Negro
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gold producer Newmont will invest approximately $800-million in Argentina's Cerro Negro mine, the country's Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, said on Tuesday. The investment will be used to restart... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
24th February 2026

This week: DRDGOLD capitalises on gold price despite lower production and, With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential 


Redmont promoted to COO at Emerald Resources
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold exploration company Emerald Resources has appointed Josh Redmond as COO with immediate effect. Redmond will oversee operational performance across the group’s portfolio, including the planned... 


ARM non-executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motesepe.
African Rainbow Minerals expects 65% to 75% rise in basic half-year earnings
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by between 65% and 75% to between R2 300-million and R2... 


CFO Mike Cinnamond (left) will succeed Clive Johnson (right) as CEO in June.
B2Gold CEO to retire, CFO named successor
24th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has announced a leadership transition that will see long-serving president and CEO Clive Johnson retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4. The board... 


A copper mine operated by Gecamines
Congo replaces Gecamines leadership amid minerals talks with US
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has replaced the board chair and chief executive of state miner Gecamines, the government said on Monday, a major shake-up that comes at a time when... 


Lefroy staff members Chris Hesford (exploration manager), Graeme Gribbin (CEO) and Kristel Sarak
(office administration manager) attending a gold pour at the FMR Greenfields Mill in Coolgardie.
Lefroy Exploration pours first gold from Lucky Strike
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has produced its first gold from the Lucky Strike gold mine, marking a key milestone for the junior explorer as its inaugural toll-milling campaign moves toward... 


Gold bars
Both gold, platinum prices consolidating in high ranges
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 


Sibanye-Stillwater COO South Africa Richard Cox.
Investment decision end June on already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project
23rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The final investment decision by Sibanye-Stillwater on the already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is being targeted for the first half of this... 


A railway line
Uganda wants to link new railway line to Tanzania, opening up new export route
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Uganda wants to link a new railway line it is building to one under construction in neighbouring Tanzania, a government document seen by Reuters showed, potentially opening up a new export route... 


An image of the Blanket mine
Caledonia appoints arrangers for interim funding facility
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining has appointed Standard Bank Group member Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co‑lead arrangers for an interim funding facility. The facility forms part of the... 


An image of the Kiaka gold project
Discussions continue over Burkina Faso government’s interest in Kiaka – West African
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed West African Resources has acknowledged recent media reports following the publication of the minutes of the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Burkina Faso government, held on... 


Discovery Silver makes new board appointment
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals company Discovery Silver on Friday announced the appointment of Lee Hodgkinson to its board of directors. Hodgkinson has more than 25 years of experience as a partner in public... 


 Minerals 260 and Franco-Nevada strike A$220m Bullabulling funding deal
Minerals 260 and Franco-Nevada strike A$220m Bullabulling funding deal
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Minerals 260 has sealed a A$220-million financing package with royalty major Franco-Nevada to accelerate and derisk the development of the 4.5-million-ounce Billabulling gold project in... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
AngloGold's Beatty District 'exploration thesis' advances into major US gold development
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

What began only a few years ago as an “ambitious exploration thesis” in Nevada’s Beatty Mining District has evolved into one of the largest and most significant greenfield gold discoveries of the... 


Fruta del Norte in Ecuador
LunR to acquire $670m life-of-mine silver stream on Fruta del Norte
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed LunR Royalties has struck a binding agreement with Lundin Gold to acquire a life-of-mine silver stream on the Fruta del Norte (FDN) gold mine in Ecuador for about $670-million. As... 


An image of AngloGold CEO Alberto Calderon
AngloGold’s earnings benefit from strong production growth
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti, with a portfolio of ten operating assets across three continents, delivered record free cash flow of $2.9-billion in 2025 on the back of strong production growth,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s 2025 headline earnings soar 281%, R3.7bn dividend declared
20th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The 2025 headline earnings per share of Sibanye-Stillwater soared by 285% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) came within a hair’s breadth of trebling with a... 


Newmont flags mismanagement at NGM, sends default notice to Barrick
Newmont flags mismanagement at NGM, sends default notice to Barrick
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold major Newmont has escalated tensions with joint venture (JV) partner Barrick Mining, issuing a notice of default under their Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) agreement after alleging mismanagement at... 


Oriole completes maiden drilling programme at Cameroon target
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has provided an update on the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, where it has completed a maiden 3 000 m diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target. The programme,... 


Yaouré mine
Perseus posts $185.5m interim after-tax profit, increases dividend
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has reported material improvements across all key financial metrics including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), profit... 


First Never Never ore marks milestone for Ramelius
First Never Never ore marks milestone for Ramelius
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mid-tier producer Ramelius Resources has delivered first ore from the high-grade Never Never underground at Dalgaranga to its Mt Magnet processing hub. The maiden haul comes as the company... 


Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen
Newmont flags 2026 production dip as record $7.3bn free cash flow fuels growth push
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Newmont has reported a milestone 2025, delivering record free cash flow and strengthening its balance sheet, while flagging 2026 as a planned production trough ahead of a return to... 


Regis unveils capital management policy, posts record H1 profit
19th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Regis Resources has unveiled a new capital management policy as it posted record half-year earnings and cash flow, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 15c a share. For the... 


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