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DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Self-generation of solar served as key catalyst in DRDGOLD’s strong new growth thrust
22nd August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There’s a wonderful gold-price tailwind behind all gold companies at the moment but it’s the self-generation of solar electricity that served as the key catalyst of change for Ergo. Following the company’s declaration of a doubled final 2025 cash... 


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Regis delivers record A$254m profit, resumes dividend
Regis delivers record A$254m profit, resumes dividend
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian miner Regis Resources posted a record net profit of A$254-million for the year ended June 30, rebounding from a A$186-million loss a year earlier, as higher gold prices and strong... 


Altamin names new chair, CEO in reshuffle
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Altamin has appointed Peter Edwards as nonexecutive chairperson and reappointed former executive Geraint Harris as director and incoming CEO as the Australian miner reshapes its... 


Peninsula raises A$70m to reset US uranium project
Peninsula raises A$70m to reset US uranium project
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Peninsula Energy on Friday announced a A$70-million equity raise to fund a reset of its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, US, completing a turnaround plan that includes new... 


Aldebaran plans $1.5bn capex for Argentina copper project
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Aldebaran Resources will require at least $1.5-billion to develop its Altar copper project in northern Argentina, country manager Javier Robeto said in an interview. The company plans to... 


China tightens grip over rare earth supply quotas
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

China, the world's dominant rare earth supplier, issued on Friday measures to regulate the mining, smelting and separation of thecritical minerals key to energy transition, further tightening its... 


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US prolongs Michigan coal plant's operation until November despite costs
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US Energy Department on Thursday extended an order for a Michigan coal plant to stay open through November 19, even though it had been planning to shut permanently for economic reasons and... 


Marimaca moves to reduce input costs
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto- and Sydney-listed Marimaca Copper as signed a binding option to acquire a sulphuric acid plant in Chile in a move that should reduce one of the biggest input costs for its planned oxide... 


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Energy Fuels produces first dysprosium oxide in US at Utah mill
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Denver-based Energy Fuels announced on Thursday that it has produced its first kilogram of dysprosium oxide at its White Mesa mill in Utah, marking a step toward commercial-scale output of heavy... 


BCI hits milestones at Mardie salt project, advances SoP programme
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's BCI Minerals has entered full-scale operations at its A$1.44-billion Mardie salt project in Western Australia, which is set to become the country’s biggest industrial salt operation and... 


Trent Mell: This restructuring is undeniably dilutive and difficult for existing shareholders, but it is both timely and necessary.
Electra plans debt swap, $30m fundraise to revive cobalt refinery
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials said it will slash its convertible debt by 60% and raise $30-million in new equity financing to shore up its balance sheet and push ahead with... 


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US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500-million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare... 


Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade
Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore will aim to produce nearly one-million tons of copper annually at its planned El Pachon and Agua Rica projects in Argentina over the next 10 to 15 years, the company's CEO... 


Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
22nd August 2025

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


Australian Vanadium signs amended grant agreement
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Australian Vanadium (AVL) said on Thursday it had signed a variation to its A$49-million Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant agreement with the Australian government, aligning the... 


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NUM concerned about potential retrenchments at ten ferroalloy operations
21st August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is concerned about potential retrenchments having been announced by diversified miner Glencore and Samancor at their South African ferrochrome operations.... 


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Magazine round up | 22 August 2025
Magazine round up | 22 August 2025

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



NO TARIFF: There was some confusion earlier this month when US Customs and Border Protection indicated that country-specific import tariffs might be placed on gold bullion bars. However, President Donald Trump, who is a fan of the precious metal, responded days later on social media as follows: “Gold will not be Tariffed!”. Reuters report that the tariff would have been especially harmful for Switzerland, a major refining and transit hub. Photograph: Bloomberg
NO TARIFF

There was some confusion earlier this month when US Customs and Border Protection indicated that country-specific import tariffs might be placed on gold bullion bars. However, President Donald... 

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South Africa needs to grasp every viable economic opportunity

There are things happening in African states that South Africa could partner for the good of our economy and the South African people. We are noticing that there are advances taking place on the... 

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Policy first

The message delivered by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, is an important one. Doubly so, given that... 

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Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems
Nhlanhla Zondo

This week we profile Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems, which specialises in the design, manufacture and switchgear-wiring of electrical enclosures and distribution... 

SURGERY VS CONVENTION
SURGERY VS CONVENTION

It would be fantastic if, through dialogue, South Africans could genuinely unite behind a common vision and programme. However, the National Dialogue is at odds with the prevailing national mood,... 

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