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Bauxite mined in Guinea
Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium's mining concession, statement says
Updated 20 minutes ago By: Reuters

Guinea has revoked the bauxite concession awarded to a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and transferred it to a newly created state-backed firm, citing violations of its mining code,... 


Askari complete technical due diligence at Ethiopia project
Updated 58 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Askari Metals has completed technical due diligence on the Nejo gold and copper project, in Ethiopia, a key condition precedent for settlement of the acquisition, subject to shareholder... 


Lotus receives ESIA certificate for Kayelekera mine
Updated 1 hour 4 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources’ 85%-owned subsidiary Lotus (Africa), the owner of the Kayelekera uranium project, in Malawi, has received the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA)... 


Kansanshi copper mine, in Zambia
First Quantum secures long-term capital through gold streaming agreement
Updated 1 hour 27 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold, with First Quantum to receive a $1-billion upfront cash payment in exchange for gold deliveries... 


 TMC chairperson and CEO Gerard Barron.
TMC touts $23.6bn NPV as it seeks to validate deep-sea mining potential
Updated 1 hour 36 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Deepsea mining hopeful TMC – the metals company – has released two technical economic assessments for its polymetallic nodule projects in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean,... 


Deep Yellow head of business development Andrew Mirco
Uranium miner Deep Yellow exec says nuclear energy outlook ‘stronger than ever’
Updated 2 hours 28 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

The world is on the brink of the biggest wave of nuclear reactor construction in history, marking a decisive shift toward nuclear energy as a key part of the clean energy future, says Andrew Mirco,... 


Toyota and China’s Shudao Investment  to build a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Chengdu.
Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson
Lithium story broadens beyond EVs – Pilbara CEO
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium is no longer just an electric vehicle (EV) story – the metal is emerging as a cornerstone of a much wider technological transformation, says Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson.... 


Tianqi Lithium Australia JV says it is prioritising long-term viability of refinery
Tianqi Lithium Australia JV says it is prioritising long-term viability of refinery
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia said on Tuesday it was prioritising the long-term viability of its loss-making Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery after one of the joint venture's owners raised... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia considering price floor to support critical minerals projects, Minister says
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Australia is considering setting a price floor to support critical minerals projects, including rare earths, Resources Minister Madeleine King said, in comments that led to a jump in share prices... 


Lynas Rare Earths general manager of development Alex Logan speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference on Tuesday.
‘Rest of world’ rare earths market finally taking shape, says Lynas
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from a maturing “rest of world” market, with projects advancing in key regions outside China and new... 


Regis Resources MD and CEO Jim Beyer says 'plenty of companies will bend over backwards to have McPhillamys' in their portfolio.
Regis determined to bring McPhillamys project to life
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Regis Resources is standing firm in its commitment to bring the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales to life, with MD and CEO Jim Beyer saying the company is exploring all... 


Horizon to consolidate gold projects near Black Swan plant
5th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Horizon Minerals has moved to expand its footprint in Western Australia’s goldfields with the acquisition of a suite of nearby gold projects from Yandal Resources, bolstering its... 


Australia to provide A$135m bailout for Trafigura lead, zinc smelters
Australia to provide A$135m bailout for Trafigura lead, zinc smelters
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

The Australian government said on Tuesday it will provide A$135-million in financial support for two smelters owned by Nyrstar, a unit of commodity trader Trafigura, in the country's south.... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's call for US tariff on Russian palladium may add to price volatility
Sibanye-Stillwater's call for US tariff on Russian palladium may add to price volatility
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

Sibanye-Stillwater has asked the United States to consider imposing a tariff on Russian palladium imports to support the long-term viability of US supplies, in a move that could increase volatility... 


Medallion seals binding deal for Forrestania assets from IGO
Medallion seals binding deal for Forrestania assets from IGO
5th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Medallion Metals has signed a binding asset sale agreement with IGO to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation (FNO). The move will support gold production from the Ravensthorpe... 


Santana chief development officer Sam Smith: New Zealand no longer just the ‘eighth state of Australia’
Santana set to benefit as New Zealand turbocharges mining approvals
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer Santana Minerals is poised to become one of the first major beneficiaries of New Zealand’s new fast-track permitting regime, with its Rise and Shine (RAS) deposit eligible for... 


McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study for its Los Azules copper mine in Argentina in two months, paving the way for the Canadian miner to seek $600-million in financing needed to... 


An image of the Marula operation
Implats improves units costs during full-year, but production volumes decrease
4th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) says it delivered a “commendable” performance across its mining and processing assets for the full-year ended June 30. Unit costs benefitted from easing input... 


Gold Fields' South Deep mine
Gold Fields foresees 203% interim headline earnings rise
4th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Gold Fields expects to report at least a 203% year-on-year increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) to between $1.09 and $1.21 for the six months ended June 30. The company... 


Gold jewellery
Heraeus says prolonged high gold prices lower jewellery demand in key regions
4th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that Chinese gold jewellery consumption has reduced owing to high prices – similar to what has happened in India.... 


An image of Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku
Registrations open for Mintek-Science Convention for Innovators
4th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National mineral research organisation Mintek has called on young researchers to register for the second yearly Mintek-Science Convention for Innovators (SCi), a national platform for emerging... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau speaks while International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola listens during a joint briefing in Germiston
Cabinet to meet on support package for firms and workers exposed to 30% US tariffs
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will present Cabinet with a proposed support package for South African companies and workers that will be negatively affected by the 30%... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold holds costs below 2% amid peers averaging 15%-plus
4th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has managed to repress costs to below 2% amid peer gold mining companies averaging above 15%. “We maintain cost... 


miners raising their helmets against sunset and crane
Barrick invested $48m in community projects in 2024
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation invested more than $48-million in community-led projects in 2024 through its community development committees (CDCs), the company said in its 2024... 


Jupiter Mines MD Brad Rodgers speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference in Kalgoorlie, Australia.
Kalahari manganese field ripe for consolidation, says Jupiter MD
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines is eyeing consolidation opportunities in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, one of the richest manganese-bearing regions globally, to unlock further value from its... 


mining begins at qala shallows
West Wits advances toward production at Qala Shallows
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and OTCQB-listed West Wits Mining is advancing through the mobilisation phase at its flagship Qala Shallows project, in South Africa, as the team progresses toward first gold production, the... 


Goldplat gold recovery plant
Goldplat’s full-year results hampered by forex losses in Ghana
4th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed gold recovery company Goldplat has advised that, despite an excellent operational performance for the three months ended June 30, the company results for the full 12 months to June 30... 


An image of the Minim Martap project map
Canyon completes first drawdown from credit facility to progress Cameroon project
4th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions, with the initial... 


Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden
Lithium demand forecasts lagging reality, says Patriot’s Brinsden
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-focused Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden has cautioned that current lithium demand forecasts are underestimating the future needs of the energy transition, likening the forecasting... 


Japan's Sojitz, JOGMEC team up with Alcoa for gallium study in Australia
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Japanese trading house Sojitz established a joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to study gallium production in Australia, Sojitz said on Monday. Gallium,... 


Stellar Resources CEO Simon Taylor has outlined favourable macro settings for the company's growth plans.
Stellar CEO: 'Macros for tin looking really good'
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian project developer Stellar Resources is making good progress at its Heemskirk project in Tasmania, one of the highest-grade undeveloped tin assets globally. Speaking at the Diggers and... 


Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper rose for a second day as Chilean mining giant Codelco grappled with the aftermath of a deadly accident at one of the world’s biggest underground mines. Six people were killed in a tunnel... 


Citi raises gold forecast to $3 500/oz over next 3 months on negative US outlook
Citi raises gold forecast to $3 500/oz over next 3 months on negative US outlook
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Citi raised its gold price forecast over next three months to $3 500 per ounce on Monday from $3 300, and the expected trading range to $3 300 to $3 600 from $3 100 to $3 500, on the belief that... 


Evolution Mining MD and CEO Lawrie Conway speaking on the first day of the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie.
Gold’s rapid rise demands discipline from miners – Conway
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold’s historic price surge has opened the door to margin expansion for producers, but Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining MD and CEO Lawrie Conway has cautioned the sector to avoid... 


Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson addressing the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on Monday.
Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 


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