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South Africa’s thin-incentive critical minerals strategy noted in G20Lens analysis
30th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s critical minerals strategy is not embedded in a modernised mining policy aligned with an industrial policy. Investment incentives are thin: there are no tax holidays, royalty relief or other targeted financial measures to attract... 


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Toronto- and New York-listed Alamos Gold has reported record quarterly free cash flow for the third quarter, driven by higher production and margins, but trimmed its 2025 production guidance by 6%... 


China lifts partial ban on iron-ore buys from Australia's Hancock, sources say
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China's state buyer has allowed its steel mills to resume buying a type of iron-ore from Australia's Hancock Prospecting after barring such sales during a year-plus negotiation dispute, three... 


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First-quarter revenue at Australia's Lynas Rare Earths rose by 66% from a year earlier, the company said on Thursday, but missed market expectations, though it flagged strong demand from existing... 


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Chile's State-run mining company ENAMI said on Wednesday it received an environmental permit for a new $1.7-billion copper smelter, as part of the modernisation of its Hernan Videla Lira smelting... 


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US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

BEIJING - China has agreed to delay the introduction of its latest round of rare earth export controls as part of a deal agreed between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, but earlier... 


Trump's critical minerals adviser to meet companies in Sydney on Friday, sources say
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's adviser on critical minerals is set to meet officials of about 30 critical minerals companies in Sydney on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the US... 


Sable enters supply agreement for Lapon plant to accelerate production ramp-up
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Sable Exploration and Mining has reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lapon Plant has entered into a comprehensive operator, ore supply and processing agreement with South African... 


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Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer pursues talks with Washington on... 


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Glencore outlines cobalt strategy amid lifting of DRC’s cobalt export ban
29th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore on Wednesday outlined its strategy surrounding the export of cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which follows the lifting by the... 


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Coal India's Q2 profit misses view on tepid demand, lower e-auction premiums
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Coal India, which accounts for about three-quarters of the country's coal output, reported a larger-that-expected 30% decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower e-auction premiums and... 


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Petra achieves solid first-quarter performance
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Petra Diamonds, which owns and operates the Cullinan and Finsch mines, in South Africa, produced 609 336 ct of diamonds in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its... 


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Nonprofit organisation the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and trade association the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) have announced a new, non-exclusive collaboration... 


Kenmare appoints new nonexec director
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Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, has appointed Ekaterina (Katia) Ray as independent nonexecutive director, with immediate... 


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

WINDS OF CHANGE: The giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm is visibly changing the electricity landscape of the coal heartland of Mpumalanga. This month, Seriti Green announced that the third phase of the wind component of its 900 MW renewables development in the coal region had entered construction and that 25 wind turbines had already been installed near Bethal, Davel and Morgenzon. The third 155-MW phase advanced to financial close after securing long-term funding from Standard Bank, RMB and ABSA.
WINDS OF CHANGE

The giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm is visibly changing the electricity landscape of the coal heartland of Mpumalanga. This month, Seriti Green announced that the third phase of the wind component... 

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Europe’s exceptionally friendly economic embrace of South Africa is very pleasing

“We can now take €12-billion into our Just Energy Transition Partnership,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen remarked to an acknowledging Cyril Ramaphosa in Brussels last week.... 

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Sustaining Growth

It is now widely accepted that we live in a misinformation era – one where it has become acceptable, even fashionable, to be anti-science. Scientific consensus is making way for conspiracy... 

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Kgomotso Lebele, country MD of Accenture
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This week we profile Kgomotso Lebele, country MD of Accenture, which helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise their operations,... 

UNDER PRESSURE: The pressures faced by the South African steel industry have been well documented throughout the year. The lack of domestic demand growth, coupled with rising electricity and logistics costs, continues to eat into margins. However, the industry is also at the centre of trade-war hostilities, where tariffs are the order of the day. In the process, surplus steel is seeking new markets and there are reports that imports into South Africa are surging. There are no good solutions, but government intervention is looking increasingly likely.
UNDER PRESSURE

The pressures faced by the South African steel industry have been well documented throughout the year. The lack of domestic demand growth, coupled with rising electricity and logistics costs... 

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