CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 

China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major... 

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium, posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday and said it would idle a major Australian processing plant as it continues to face weak... 

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants in his latest effort to boost the coal sector. The move, which was announced... 

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 

Australian platinum group metals (PGM) developer Podium Minerals has appointed former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as its nonexecutive chairperson. The appointment, effective immediately,... 

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper’s subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM) has signed a $20-million equity-ranking-royalty with Chancery Royalty. This is a key final part of the $340-million... 

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 

The UK government and diversified miner Anglo American have announced the establishment of a £2-million Impact Finance Facility, delivered through the Impact Finance Network (IFN). This financing... 

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 

Aim-listed Kazera Global has reported that, following the seasonal slowdown over the South African Christmas and summer holiday period, activity at its operations has accelerated as expected, with... 

Critical minerals will be one of the topics discussed at this year's G7 summit, pointed out French government Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Ores and Minerals Benjamin... 

Eramet's nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12-million wet metric tons for this year, down from the initial allowance of 32-million it received... 

China's coal output is expected to rise 35-million metric tons to 4.86-billion tons in 2026, a major coal industry group said on Tuesday, the slowest pace this decade despite projections of a... 

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 

TSX-V-listed 1911 Gold has delivered positive results from an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its True North gold project in Manitoba. The PEA, prepared by AMC Mining... 

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has initiated organisational changes to drive its global rare earth magnet expansion, including the relocation of MD Tim Harrison to Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and... 

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has announced that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)... 

Gold miner Black Cat Syndicate said on Wednesday that James Bruce had started as its new MD. Bruce brings extensive operational and financial experience across the resources sector, the ASX-listed... 

Mining has to move from the traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to an inclusive sustainability approach, argued Barrick Mining group sustainability executive Grant... 

Global silver demand is expected to remain steady in 2026 with gains in retail investment offsetting most of the losses across industrial, jewellery and silverware demand, the Silver Institute... 

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources on Tuesday announced plans to change its name to Cambria Gold Mines, as it outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 and provided an update on its restructuring... 

When weighing the future of the iron-ore export corridor from the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha, the Ore Users Forum (OUF) has a clear understanding of its “north star”, says Kumba Iron Ore... 

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently has, regarding mining, a particular focus on critical minerals, pointed out USTDA deputy director and COO Thomas Hardy. He was speaking in a... 

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 

In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year. That’s the view of Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu, who spoke... 

ASX-listed Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at its Kookynie gold project (KGP) in Western Australia. The granted lease contains the... 

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals’ strong fourth-quarter performance continued into the new year, with January delivering solid production performance and continued progress in vertical... 

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 

Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly 70% of its territory that remains unexplored, mines... 

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has confirmed that it will achieve a 70% renewable electricity penetration across its operations following the conclusion of a second... 

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has completed the hot commissioning of Kiln 2 at its producing lime asset in Zambia, Limeco Resources, which is now entering the optimisation phase. As with...