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Magazine round up | 27 February 2026
Magazine round up | 27 February 2026
Updated 2 hours 53 minutes ago

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


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Africa urged to move from critical-minerals rhetoric to tangible development
Updated 6 hours ago By: Darren Parker

South Africa and the broader African continent hold vast critical minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, yet the challenge remains turning this potential into tangible economic... 


First Fingals ore on the main conveyor at Lakewood
Fingals, Majestic ore flows as Black Cat approves A$20m Lakewood expansion
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate has processed first ore from its 100%-owned Fingals openpit and Majestic underground mines through the Lakewood mill, while also approving a A$20-million expansion of... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Jameson cells ringing efficiency bells at Valterra Platinum
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The two words, Jameson and cells, came up several times during Valterra Platinum’s information-packed presentation of excellent 2025 financial results, owing to these cells ringing many efficiency... 


Aterian receives EIA approval for Morocco project
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian has announced the approval of its recently commissioned environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the 100%-owned Agdz mining licence, in Morocco. In the current global mining... 


Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 


ANSTO ruling gives Lindian transport and cost edge at Kangankunde
ANSTO ruling gives Lindian transport and cost edge at Kangankunde
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has secured what it describes as a structural advantage for its Kangankunde rare earth project in Malawi, after Australia’s national nuclear agency confirmed that its... 


Tungsten Mining eyes US listing
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tungsten Mining will pursue a listing on a major US exchange as part of a broader strategy to position itself within allied critical minerals supply chains and accelerate development of... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


The EGC mineral sands operation in Senegal
Eramet declares force majeure at Senegal mineral sands mine following a fire
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

French minerals resources company Eramet has declared force majeure at its Grande Côte (EGC) mineral sands operation, in Senegal, after a localised fire occured at the wet concentrator plant (WCP)... 


 ‘Deep collaboration’ needed for the deployment of new mining technologies
‘Deep collaboration’ needed for the deployment of new mining technologies
26th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As mining companies face increasing pressure to deliver measurable improvements in productivity and safety, while also managing the cost, complexity and risks associated with adopting new... 


Maiden PEA published for Ero Copper's Furnas project
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and NYSE-listed Ero Copper this week published a maiden preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Furnas copper/gold project in Brazil, outlining a 24-year initial mine life and robust... 


Strategic moves ahead with Quebec approval process for 4Mt/y pellet plant
Strategic moves ahead with Quebec approval process for 4Mt/y pellet plant
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian developer Strategic Resources has advanced the environmental permitting process for its proposed four-million-tonne-a-year iron-ore pellet plant at Port Saguenay, Quebec, after receiving... 


Eagle Nuclear Energy begins trading post SPAC merger
Eagle Nuclear Energy begins trading post SPAC merger
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Eagle Nuclear Energy's shares rose 14.6% in afternoon trade on Wednesday after the uranium exploration company began trading on Nasdaq following its merger with the blank-check firm, Spring Valley... 


Chile readies two fresh lithium contracts
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's mining ministry is preparing two new lithium contracts for submission to the national comptroller in March, advancing efforts to expand production beyond the projects initially submitted... 


AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa
Unions express anger, dismay over Ekapa's liquidation plans
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trade union UASA says it is "deeply saddened" by Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals' plans to apply for liquidation while workers, families and the broader mining community are still coping with... 


Uranium developer Global Atomic faces potential class action
Uranium developer Global Atomic faces potential class action
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed uranium developer Global Atomic has been notified of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the company and its CEO, Stephen Roman.... 


Impala Platinum's Rustenburg smelter
Council hopes for mining incentives in future budgets; bemoans lack of support for ferroalloys industry
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 


Lynas posts best interim profit in three years, still misses estimates
Lynas posts best interim profit in three years, still misses estimates
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported its best first-half profit in three years on Thursday, helped by higher sales volumes and elevated commodity prices. Beijing's easing of export controls has... 


A stack of gold bars
Ghana targets 127 t of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana plans to channel about 127 metric tons of gold per year from artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) into official trade under revised sector reforms to boost foreign-exchange earnings and... 


Employees walking at a lithium mine in Zimbabwe
China's lithium price soars after Zimbabwe suspends export
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium price surged on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended raw mineral exports, sparking concerns over supply disruptions, at a time when growing energy storage demand is projected to drive... 


AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray
AECI grows Ebitda, Ebitda margin; to invest in plants and equipment in 2026
25th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and chemicals multinational AECI posted revenue of R32.1-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was down 4% on the prior year; however, it achieved record earnings... 


The Sukari mine in Egypt
Capital pleased with favourable demand as it secures new contracts
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital has announced several material contract developments across its drilling, mining and laboratory operations in a favourable demand environment. "We are pleased to... 


Kali consolidates Pilbara footprint
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Sandsloot project has potential to ‘truly move needle’, excited Valterra Platinum reports
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“No doubt, you're all keen for an update on the Sandsloot underground project, not only because it's genuinely exciting, but because it has the potential to truly move the needle, and here’s why... 


Lower coal prices trim Yancoal’s earnings
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia increased coal production in 2025 but reported sharply lower earnings as weaker international coal prices weighed on revenue and margins. For the year ended December... 


Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto
Pilbara must help China decarbonise steel to stay in the game – Fortescue CEO
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore major Fortescue is continuing its push into green iron production, with CEO Dino Otranto telling investors on Wednesday that the Pilbara must help China decarbonise steelmaking if it were... 


Angola's national oil company wants to diversify into critical minerals
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Angolan State-owned oil company Sonangol said on Wednesday that it wanted to diversify into critical minerals as it reported lower net profit last year. Sonangol made net profit of more than... 


OR Royalties buys additional NSR over Spring Valley
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian royalty group OR Royalties has agreed to acquire additional net smelter return (NSR) royalties over the construction-ready Spring Valley gold project in Nevada for $168-million in cash,... 


Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO says copper demand outpacing economic growth in ‘electricity-intensive’ era
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Metals miner Teck Resources expects structural copper demand to outpace broader economic growth over the coming years, as electrification, digital infrastructure and urbanisation drive what it... 


An image of Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Diamonds changes its name as it expands focus
25th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed diamond miner Botswana Diamonds has changed its name to Botswana Minerals, to reflect the expanded strategy of the company. “Botswana is a top location for exploration – geologically,... 


Frontier Lithium welcomes start of Berens bridge and road construction in Ontario
Frontier Lithium welcomes start of Berens bridge and road construction in Ontario
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Greater Sudbury-based Frontier Lithium has welcomed the start of construction on the Berens bridge and road project in Northern Ontario, following confirmation from Ontario’s Minister of Northern... 


Valterra's Amandelbult Tumela mine.
Valterra Platinum’s market cap soars to R450bn, final R11.5bn dividend declared
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The market capitalisation of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum has soared to R450-billion from R300-billion at year-end and a gross final 2025 dividend of R11.5-billion has been declared. Earnings... 


Bags of lithium concentrate being loaded onto a truck
Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, its mines ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The ministry said the ban on exports would... 


Barrick announces new appointments
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Barrick Mining has announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as chief legal and policy officer and Woo Lee as chief global affairs officer. Both executives will report to... 


South32 COO Noel Pillay
Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 


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