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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
US lashing out because it is a declining empire – Mantashe
Updated 42 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has said the 30% tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US are a form of death throes aggression, alleging that it is a desperate... 


Mine alongside solar PV facility
Pan African signs ten-year renewable supply deal with NOA Trading
Updated 1 hour 11 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

Gold producer Pan African Resources has signed a ten-year renewables supply agreement with licensed electricity trader NOA Group Trading for 10% of its total yearly electricity load of 112 GWh. The... 


Columbus Steel plant
New CEO appointed for Anglo American-backed green steel venture PeroCycle
Updated 1 hour 20 minutes 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... 


The Bimha PGMs mine in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe platinum miners owed millions in unpaid export earnings
Updated 1 hour 29 minutes ago By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's platinum miners are owed millions of dollars in unpaid exports income under the government's foreign currency retention rules, the mining chamber has said, hurting operations in a sector... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe wants all diamond producers to contribute towards collective diamond marketing efforts
Updated 1 hour 52 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

After attending a high-level Ministerial roundtable in Luanda, Angola, in June, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has proposed that South African diamond producers contribute... 


The Sweetwater plant
Uranium Energy's Sweetwater plant on fast track for in-situ mining approval
Updated 2 hours 11 minutes ago By: Reuters

Uranium Energy's  Sweetwater Uranium Complex in Wyoming has been selected by the US government for a fast-tracked process of approval to add in-situ recovery capability, it said on Tuesday. In... 


The Tomingley operation in New South Wales
Alkane, Mandalay complete merger to form mid-tier gold and antimony producer
Updated 3 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Alkane Resources has completed its merger with Canada-based Mandalay Resources, creating a dual-listed gold and antimony producer with operations in Australia and Sweden. The... 


An image of the Oyu Tolgoi project
Rio Tinto reports progress in achieving global tailings management standard conformance
Updated 4 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Rio Tinto chief technical officer Mark Davies says the group has worked hard over the past five years to bring its tailings facilities into conformance with the Global Industry... 


Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

A US decision last week to exempt refined copper metal from import duties is in contrast to an earlier move to levy steep duties on aluminium, and highlights the central importance of electricity... 


Bauxite mined in Guinea
Guinea revokes Emirates Global Aluminium's mining concession, statement says
Updated 5 hours 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 5 hours 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 5 hours 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 6 hours 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 6 hours 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 7 hours 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
5th August 2025 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
5th August 2025 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
5th August 2025 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
5th August 2025 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
5th August 2025 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
5th August 2025 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... 


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