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Ferrochrome smelting at the Lion operation.
Ferrochrome smelting at the Lion operation.
Ferrochrome production again only marginally up, Merafe’s latest report shows
17th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fourth quarter was 70 000 t, resulting in a marginal increase of approximately 0.3% in production for the year ended December 31 when compared to the prior... 


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Zambia says Saudi's Manara interested in its copper assets
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is looking for critical minerals projects in Zambia to invest in, the Southern African country's mines minister Paul Kabuswe told Reuters on Thursday. Manara and... 


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South Africa's manganese alloy revival, super power metals and positive green hydrogen recognition
17th January 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses hopes of a revival of South Africa’s manganese alloy potential with the latest Competition Tribunal approval; the words "Super power metals" being used... 


Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy, memo says
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it closes its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, according to an internal memo seen by... 


Global Uranium announces A$1.8m placement to fund growth
Global Uranium announces A$1.8m placement to fund growth
17th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment has announced a A$1.8 million placement, which will be directed towards reviewing and conducting due diligence on complementary assets, staking new... 


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Canada wants G7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada wants its allies to explore a pricing floor for critical minerals to address what it views as market interference from China, the dominant supplier of metals key to the energy transition.... 


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Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes
Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper headed for an eighth day of gains, its longest winning streak since 2017, as fresh economic data from China brightened the demand outlook in the top metals-consuming nation. The industrial... 


China copper and gold firm continues spending spree with $1.9bn stake in lithium miner
China copper and gold firm continues spending spree with $1.9bn stake in lithium miner
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Zijin Mining Group, an acquisitive Chinese copper and gold producer, has agreed to buy around a quarter of a domestic miner for $1.9-billion as it seeks to expand into lithium. The mining giant... 


Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m US grant to develop lithium extraction facility
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Standard Lithium said on Thursday SWA Lithium, a jointly-owned unit with energy firm Equinor, has closed on a $225-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE). The company said the grant,... 


GoGold targets construction decision for Los Ricos South this year
17th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed GoGold Resources has released the results of a feasibility study for its Los Ricos South (LRS) project in Jalisco state, Mexico, outlining a plan for a mine that will operate over 15... 


Hudbay marks one-millionth-ounce milestone at Lalor
17th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Hudbay Minerals has surpassed a total of one-million ounces of gold produced at its Lalor mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba. “We are so pleased with the dedication and hard work of the... 


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Lundin hits record copper, zinc production amid transformative year
17th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-based Lundin Mining has capped off 2024 with record-breaking production of copper and zinc, meeting revised guidance and positioning itself for significant strategic growth. This comes on... 


Biden administration moves to protect more of Alaska refuge from drilling
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday moved to put more of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off limits to oil and gas development, in a last-minute bid to complicate... 


Lynas flags challenging conditions ahead in rare earths market
Lynas flags challenging conditions ahead in rare earths market
17th January 2025 By: Reuters

Rare earths miner Lynas missed market forecasts for its second-quarter revenue and warned on Friday it expects tough market conditions to prevail in the coming quarter on subdued demand from China,... 


Rio Tinto shares fall after report of Glencore deal talks
Rio Tinto shares fall after report of Glencore deal talks
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group shares fell as much as 1.8% in Sydney after Bloomberg News earlier reported the world’s second-biggest miner held early-stage talks with Glencore Plc about a deal. The stock was... 


Magazine round up | 17 January 2025
Magazine round up | 17 January 2025
17th January 2025

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


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Magazine round up | 17 January 2025
Magazine round up | 17 January 2025

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

TARIFFS IN FOCUS: Once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the US for a second time on January 20, global attention will turn to whether or not he follows through with his tariff plans. Trump recently denied a report that his aides were considering narrowing his tariff plan to specific critical imports, rather than the sweeping strategy outlined during his campaign. These, alongside specific plans for tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese imports and 25% on those from Mexico and Canada. Photograph: Bloomberg
TARIFFS IN FOCUS

Once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the US for a second time on January 20, global attention will turn to whether or not he follows through with his tariff plans. Trump recently denied a... 

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South Africa must go all out this year to regain ferroalloy renown

Year 2025 must be used to win back at least some of the huge market share that South Africa has lost in the ferrochrome and ferromanganese businesses. The smelters that turned ore into alloy in the... 

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Unsurprising yet painful

News that the struggling Newcastle Works will close at the end of this month is yet another painful reminder of South Africa’s ongoing deindustrialisation. The development itself is not surprising,... 

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Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of SEACOM
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This week we profile Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of SEACOM, a provider of digital infrastructure and digital services  

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CRYPTO RISING

Besides the re-election of Donald Trump and the ongoing devastation in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, the incredible performance of crypto currencies, led by Bitcoin, was big news last year. Crypto... 

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