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New CEO appointed for Anglo American-backed green steel venture PeroCycle
Updated 6 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American-backed industrial decarbonisation venture PeroCycle has appointed Grant Budge CEO. This coincides with the opening of a £4-million seed round to fund pilot deployment of PeroCycle’s... 


Vale says ERG Brazil mine investment still not adding up
Vale says ERG Brazil mine investment still not adding up
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Top iron-ore producer Vale continues to weigh an investment in Eurasian Resources Group’s Brazilian mine project, but says it has not yet found a cost-effective way to develop it. “The volume of... 


Valterra Platinum, De Beers, Kumba Iron Ore make headlines
Valterra Platinum, De Beers, Kumba Iron Ore make headlines
1st August 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Valterra Platinum’s feasibility study into the development of Sandsloot Underground in Limpopo; Anglo's belief that De Beers is well positioned to... 


The world's biggest iron-ore windfall is fading for Australia
The world's biggest iron-ore windfall is fading for Australia
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Flying deep into the heart of Western Australia, Rio Tinto Group executives, politicians and media step off a chartered jet into a Pilbara airport, little more than a sunbaked shed with metal... 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo's simplified go-forward business advances with 43% earnings margin outlook
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the 2025 transition year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American has maintained an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin for its go-forward... 


MinRes hits production targets, says Onslow already cash positive
MinRes hits production targets, says Onslow already cash positive
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia's Mineral Resources (MinRes) met its full-year production and cost targets across all segments, boosted by strong output from its lithium and iron-ore assets, while initiating a board... 


Champion Iron posts record sales, progresses DRPF project on schedule
Champion Iron posts record sales, progresses DRPF project on schedule
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian iron-ore miner Champion Iron has reported record sales of high-grade iron-ore in the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, while maintaining progress on its Direct Reduction Pellet... 


Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka during last month’s visit to Glencore operations in Kolwezi.
Glencore’s half-year copper equivalent production up 5%
30th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The copper equivalent production of diversified mining company Glencore rose 5% year-on-year in the six months to June 30 with the integration of the Elk Valley Resources steelmaking coal volumes,... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Kumba Iron Ore reports R7.9bn half-year free cash flow, declares R5.3bn dividend
29th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 


Iron-ore stays above $100/t amid Sino-US trade talks; coal slump continues
Iron-ore stays above $100/t amid Sino-US trade talks; coal slump continues
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices held well over the key psychological level of $100 a metric ton on Tuesday, while investors closely monitored the renewed Sino-US trade talks for signs of progress. The... 


transnet train
Theft, vandalism crippling South African infrastructure despite Transnet gains, warns Busa
28th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although State-owned Transnet is on the mend, rampant theft and vandalism continue to cripple all of South Africa’s key infrastructure sectors, not just rail, posing a grave threat to the economy... 


Transnet signage
Transnet secures more than R95bn in fresh govt guarantees
28th July 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will give Transnet an additional R94.8-billion rand guarantee facility to support the ailing State-owned logistics firm's recovery plan, the transport ministry said on... 


Kumba exports, Seriti wind turbine, China's electricity generation make headlines
Kumba exports, Seriti wind turbine, China's electricity generation make headlines
25th July 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflecting the benefit of public-private logistics; the fourth wind turbine going up for Seriti Resources; and the Coal &... 


The above image depicts students of the Shoes on Feet campaign holding packets with new shoes
Miner donates shoes, trains youths
25th July 2025

In an initiative that seeks to support vulnerable learners across South Africa by providing them with new pairs of school shoes, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore partnered with State-owned logistics... 


An image of Ruben Brigolas
Angolan mining grows, transforming economy
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is significant growth and transformation in Angola’s mining industry, driven by strategic reforms, infrastructure development and an increase in foreign investment, attendees of the Investing... 


The above image depicts ZIOC CEO Martin Knauth
Developer undertakes priority workstreams after renewed interest
25th July 2025

Subject to the closing of a second tranche fundraise which was expected in March this year, Republic of Congo-based iron-ore developer Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) is prioritising several... 


The above image depicts the Evolution Series ES43ACmi
Locomotive order supports iron-ore rail operations
25th July 2025

Representing one of its biggest orders in the past five years, US-based rail technology company Wabtec received a $248-million order for its Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services from... 


Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa's Limpopo province.
Higher margins, more cash generation on way, Anglo CEO predicts unequivocally
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Looking beyond this transitionary year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American will emerge as a highly differentiated, higher margin and more cash generative business, Anglo American CEO... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflect benefit of public-private logistics collaboration
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The benefit of South Africa’s public-private logistics collaboration is reflected by an increase in South African-mined iron-ore railed from Anglo American’s Kumba to the Port of Saldanha Bay by... 


Fortescue CEO of growth and energy Gus Pichot
Fortescue scales back hydrogen ambitions, iron-ore shipments at record
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Fortescue is paring back its global green hydrogen ambitions, shelving its Arizona hydrogen and PEM50 projects in a major reset, while its core iron-ore operations delivered a... 


The SD11 plant in northern Brazil
Vale's iron-ore output up 4% with record Q2 at key mine
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale produced 83.6-million metric tons of iron-ore in the second quarter, up 3.7% from a year earlier, the company reported on Tuesday. In its output and sales report, Vale said... 


Transnet insists it is making ‘considerable progress’ on reforms following business criticism
Transnet insists it is making ‘considerable progress’ on reforms following business criticism
22nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet insists that it has made “considerable progress” in implementing reforms in line with government policy changes. It also argues that government... 


Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema.
Mantengu obtains consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum from August 1
22nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed emerging mining company Mantengu has obtained consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum, which is currently on care and maintenance, but on which... 


Iron-ore climbs for fifth session on Beijing hydropower stimulus
Iron-ore climbs for fifth session on Beijing hydropower stimulus
22nd July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices closed higher for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus after Beijing unveiled a $170-billion hydropower project to boost economic... 


Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore mining company Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz, securing $245-million in funding for its Kami project in eastern... 


The new mega-dam will dwarf the Three Gorges Dam, which is currently the world's largest-capacity hydroelectric power station.
Iron-ore futures hit multi-month highs on mega-dam announcement
21st July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures surged to their highest levels in nearly five months on Monday, buoyed by the announcement of construction on the world's largest hydropower dam and firm steel mill margins. The... 


Fenix completes haul road to New Beebyn-W11 mine
Fenix completes haul road to New Beebyn-W11 mine
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting its new Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine to existing infrastructure in Western Australia, paving the way for first ore shipments next... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Iron-ore hits two-month high as China policy hopes buoy demand
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore climbed to a two-month high, with traders encouraged by China’s pledge to reduce excess competition and outdated capacity, despite the steel market’s weakening demand outlook. The bulk... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week.
Iron-ore rises on improving China-Australia ties
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by strengthening ties between top producer Australia and leading consumer China, though gains were capped by concerns over persistent weakness in... 


BHP Australia chief Geraldine Slattery
BHP says too costly to build Australian green iron industry as PM seeks China collaboration
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Major miner BHP has said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain,... 


Simon Trott will step into the top job on August 25
Rio Tinto’s Trott seen as safe choice with M&A optionality – analysts
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Simon Trott’s appointment as CEO of Rio Tinto is signalling a vote of confidence in the company’s existing trajectory, with an openness to large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A), analysts said... 


Rio Tinto expects to be the world's fourth biggest copper miner before the end of the decade.
Rio Tinto sees copper at upper-end of guidance, reports strong Q2 performance
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto Group delivered a strong second-quarter operational performance, with group-wide copper equivalent production up 13% year-on-year, underpinned by solid gains across its... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
South Africa's mine ouptut rose 0.2% y/y in May
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production increased by 0.2% year-on-year in May, with iron-ore having made the largest positive contribution and manganese ore and coal the largest negative contributions.... 


Simon Trott will succeed Jakob Stausholm as CEO in August
Rio Tinto names iron-ore head Simon Trott as next CEO
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its next CEO, selecting the current head of its iron-ore division to succeed Jakob Stausholm effective August 25. Trott, a 25-year veteran of the company,... 


Australia's Anthony Albanese and China's Xi Jinping at a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.
Australia and China call for more dialogue, cooperation at leaders' meeting
15th July 2025 By: Reuters

China is ready to work with Australia to deepen bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday in Beijing. The meeting... 


AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meeting with  Australian iron-ore miners and Chinese steelmakers in Shaghai on Monday.
Australia PM touts green steel as iron-ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers
14th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia and China should cooperate more closely over green steel, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in Shanghai on Monday, even as he called on the world's largest steelmaker to address excess... 


Athena joins Warradarge, Fenix in green iron venture in WA
Athena joins Warradarge, Fenix in green iron venture in WA
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Athena Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Warradarge Energy and Fenix Resources to develop a green iron project in Western Australia’s Mid West. The three parties... 


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