Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks latest news coming out of the London Indaba, as well as the three power purchase agreements that Richards Bay Minerals has signed and what this means for... 

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has criticised the state’s 2025/26 Budget as a missed opportunity to implement long-term economic reform and restore investor confidence in the state’s... 

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group has announced it will sell its Zeerust chrome mine and processing assets, as well as the Zeerust mining right, to Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire, which is a... 

Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Chilean miner Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry, but the outcome was better than expected for the smelters, already... 

Rare earths company Northern Minerals has acknowledged legal proceedings initiated by the Australian Treasurer against a foreign investor, but stressed that it is not a party to the matter. The... 

Australian miner IGO on Friday announced a strategic overhaul of its board structure as part of transformation efforts under MD and CEO Ivan Vella. Chairperson Michael Nossal said the changes... 

ASX-listed EQ Resources (EQR), a tungsten producer with operations in Australia and Spain, has received a letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) to support... 

London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) has raised its offer for Australian copper developer New World Resources, escalating a takeover battle with rival bidder Kinterra Capital. CAML late on... 

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has highlighted the Tùsaire collection, created by Scottish-American jewellery designer Maeve Gillies using 3D-printing technology, as the first platinum-based... 

ASX-listed companies Neometals and Mineral Resources have announced that their jointly owned entity, Reed Advanced Materials (RAM), has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a... 

Gold headed for its second consecutive weekly loss, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran dented demand for havens. Bullion edged lower early in Asia to around $3 315 an ounce and was down... 

The biggest threat to Peru tapping more of its giant copper deposits is rising informal and illegal mining activity, according to the head of the country’s main industry association, SNMPE. Peru... 

Australia's Alkane Resources has cleared two key regulatory hurdles in its planned acquisition of Canada's Mandalay Resources, securing approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board... 

The United States has reached an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments to the US, a White House official said on Thursday, amid efforts to end a trade war between the world's... 

Canada's Senate passed a bill to fast-track approval for natural resource and infrastructure projects on Thursday despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups who have threatened... 

An ongoing slide in lithium prices even as demand for the battery metal continues to climb is a frustrating "paradox" not likely to be resolved before at least 2030, the world's largest producers... 

US critical minerals producer Atlantic Strategic Minerals (ASM) has started commercial production at its mining and mineral processing operations in Virginia. ASM is producing ilmenite and zircon... 

TSX-V-listed project generator Kenorland Minerals has signed a definitive agreement with Centerra Gold, granting the midtier producer the right to earn up to a 70% interest in three of Kenorland’s... 

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

South Africa plans to unveil a new online mining registry next month, a long-delayed move toward greater transparency that should help boost investor interest in funding exploration projects. The... 

This is a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey, with the continent brimming with opportunity but also challenges. “By 2050, the African population will reach 2.6-billion, so how can we ensure that... 

Ahead of releasing its interim results on August 18, JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources says the recent softer coal price environment has demonstrated the importance of operating a cost... 

World Gold Council (WGC) CEO David Tait has highlighted how the council is addressing four major challenges in the digitisation and standardisation of the gold market, namely a lack of trust, poor... 

Indian miner Vedanta said on Thursday its parent Vedanta Resources has secured a loan facility agreement worth up to $600-million with international banks to refinance its debt. Easing risks... 

Cabinet has approved export controls and an electricity incentive for South Africa’s ferrochrome industry after receiving an update on the socioeconomic impact of the continued decline of the... 

Workplace-related injuries continue to remain a challenge in South Africa, but collaboration, digitisation and hands-on leadership can play an important role in promoting a culture of safety. This... 

For platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats, generating its own energy is far more cost-effective than buying power from local suppliers or importing it from across the border, CEO Alex... 

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Ioneer has formally launched a strategic partnering process to identify a new equity partner for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project in Nevada, US. The announcement... 

Australia is suing a Chinese-linked company and a former associate over a breach of foreign investment laws linked with rare earths miner Northern Minerals, the national treasurer said on Thursday,... 

The good momentum at Harmony Gold Mining Company’s South African and Papua‑New Guinean operations has enabled the company to replace ounces and grow the company. Even with the funding of the... 

Globally, the mining sector – except the gold industry – had a challenging 2024, with declining revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) as the industry... 

Uranium and critical minerals company Energy Fuels has received the final major regulatory approval required to construct and operate the Donald rare earth and mineral sand project in Victoria,... 

The Western Australian Parliament has passed the Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025, paving the way for the state’s mining royalty collection and administration to move... 

Vale Base Metals (VBM) said on Wednesday that Mark Cutifani would step down as chairperson of the board in July, with Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta appointed as his successor. Cutifani, the inaugural... 

Ensuring a robust mining industry for the future requires careful capital allocation and adhering to high standards of operation, while consolidation may be the next phase for a sector grappling...