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South Africa's Phalaborwa rare earths project.
South Africa's Phalaborwa rare earths project.
Rare earth yttrium’s price surge uplifts South Africa’s Phalaborwa economics
Updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

The economics of South Africa’s Phalaborwa rare earths project in Limpopo province have been uplifted very materially by the 3 000%-plus surge in the European prices of yttrium, a silvery white, moderately soft, ductile metal used in the... 


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Services company Capital successfully raises $40m to advance growth
21st November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services company Capital has successfully raised gross proceeds of £31-million, or $40-million, after issuing 28.5-million new common shares in the company at a price of 107p... 


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Europe will face unprecedented mass migration if growth fails in Africa, conference hears
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Over the next 75 years, Europe will either face unprecedented migration as millions of Africans seek work and opportunity, or Africa must generate enough economic growth and jobs to support its... 


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Global council expects platinum demand from sustainable aviation fuel to increase incrementally
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum is required across all major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways, including power-to liquid (PtL), which uses the Fischer Tropsch process (FT), as well as the FT process... 


Panthera reports positive results from testwork for Mali deposit
21st November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold exploration and development company Panthera Resources says positive results have been returned for carbon-in-leach (CIL) bottle roll tests and column leach tests that have been carried out on... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad and Teck CEO Jonathan Price. The companies will combine through a merger of equals to form a global critical minerals champion.
Anglo, Teck pushed by Canada to give head office job guarantees
21st November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada is putting pressure on Anglo American to make stronger commitments to executive and management jobs at its proposed Vancouver headquarters as a condition of taking over Teck Resources,... 


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China signs agreement to revamp TAZARA railway in Zambia
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China signed a $1.4-billion agreement with Zambia and Tanzania on Thursday to modernise the TAZARA railway linking landlocked Zambia to the Indian Ocean. The railway, financed by China in the 1970s... 


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China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming "mining slaves" in the politically unstable nation's gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan... 


Platinum derivatives, trade tensions, Africa partnership make headlines
Platinum derivatives, trade tensions, Africa partnership make headlines
21st November 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the first-of-a-kind platinum and palladium derivatives approved by China; trade tensions influence on the platinum industry; and the new Africa... 


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Harmony gives green light to Australian copper project
Updated 15 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

South Africa-headquartered Harmony Gold has approved the development of its high-margin, long-life Eva copper project in Queensland, Australia, after completing an updated feasibility study and... 


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Kropz Elandsfontein reports record production in September
Updated 38 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed phosphate producer Kropz has reported record production at its Elandsfontein operation, in South Africa, in September, with 34 070 t of phosphate concentrate extracted. The company... 


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Pioneer Lithium positions Root Lake for potential restart
Updated 40 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Lithium has begun internal planning to potentially restart field activity at its Root Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada, as global lithium prices show early signs of... 


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UBS raises copper outlook as mine disruptions deepen supply deficits
Updated 1 hour 46 minutes ago By: Reuters

UBS expects copper prices to rise into next year, citing tightening supply from persistent mine disruptions and strong long-term demand from electrification and clean-energy investment, the bank... 


Black Cat announces MD transition
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Gold producer Black Cat Syndicate on Monday announced a planned leadership transition, with founding MD Gareth Solly set to step down from the role in April after eight years at the helm. He will... 


WA1’s Luni niobium project awarded major project status
Updated 5 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based WA1 Resources has secured major project status from the Australian government for its Luni niobium project. Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres granted the... 


Freeport Indonesia targets 478 000 t of copper cathode output in 2026
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Freeport Indonesia plans to produce 478 000 metric tons of copper cathode and 26 tons of gold in 2026, lower than its initial plan due to an ongoing recovery process following a mud flow accident,... 


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GIANT PROJECT: The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and transshipment port facilities. Once fully operational, up to 120-million tonnes of high-grade iron-ore will be exported yearly. A ceremony marking the official start of operations was held this month at the new port in Forécariah prefecture. Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was joined at the event by project partners Winning Consortium Simandou, Rio Tinto, Chinalco and China Baowu.
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The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and... 

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From now on, South Africa must go all out to put its best foot forward

Every possible G20 opportunity must be seized and South Africa’s full positive potential brightly showcased to attract ongoing attention post G20. From now on, South Africa must put its best foot... 

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Important shift

There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last taking shape. In his Medium-Term Budget Policy... 

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Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa
Deon Verster

This week we profile Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa, a financial technology company that enables customers to buy smartphones through affordable installment plans, using its... 

SCRAP CONTINUES: The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the discount to be offered to domestic ferrous scrap consumers from 30% to 25%. The seller is still responsible for delivery costs and the 20% export tax remains. Both metal recyclers and ArcelorMittal South Africa have objected and are demanding another review.
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The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the... 

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