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Rio Tinto's QIT operation in Madagascar
Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals, the government said late on Thursday, but the suspension on gold permits will remain due to regulatory... 


Glencore's South African ferroalloy assets.
Glencore spells out mineral status across Africa, Australia, Americas
30th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a 60-page resources and reserves publication, diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has outlined its copper, zinc, nickel, ferroalloys, aluminium, coal and oil reserves spread across... 


Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
Kore progresses early works agreement, formal sales process continues
30th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, with 97% ownership of the Kola potash project and the Dougou Extension (DX) potash project in the Sintoukola basin in Congo-Brazzaville, has provided an... 


Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
30th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The latest update on progress being made in implementing the structural reforms that have been prioritised under Operation Vulindlela has again identified Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area... 


Hamak regains full ownership of Nimba gold project; Ghana due diligence advances
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and OTCQB-listed Hamak Strategy has regained 100% ownership of its Nimba gold project, in Liberia, at zero upfront cost, following the termination of its joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed... 


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ArcelorMittal, Liberian government extend MDA to 2050
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated steel and mining company ArcelorMittal and the Liberian government have signed an amendment to their existing mineral development agreement (MDA), extending the duration of the agreement... 


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Jupiter highlights strong quarterly performance at Tshipi
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshipi manganese mine, in the Kalahari manganese field in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, delivered a strong quarterly performance, increasing both sales and production volumes in line... 


Federal nod for Paramount's Grassy Mountain gold project
Federal nod for Paramount's Grassy Mountain gold project
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Paramount Gold Nevada has received federal approval for its Grassy Mountain gold project in Oregon, after the signing of the record of decision (RoD) for the development. The company said... 


Vizsla Silver says 10 people abducted from Mexico project
Vizsla Silver says 10 people abducted from Mexico project
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Vizsla Silver has confirmed that ten people had been abducted from its Panuco project in Mexico. The TSX- and NYSE-listed company said in a statement on Thursday that the incident was... 


The 11 685 ct Imboo emerald
Gemfields full-year auction revenues reach $128.5m
30th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gemstone miner Gemfields earned total auction revenues of $128.5-million for the year ended December 31. The company reported a net debt position of $39.2-million – before auction receivables of... 


FAM Minerals & Mining South Africa team
FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 


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Implats records strong interim performance
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) achieved a “commendable” performance for the sixth months ended December 31, the first half of the company’s 2026 financial year, with notable gains in the... 


Transnet, RBCT, Exxaro manganese make headlines
Transnet, RBCT, Exxaro manganese make headlines
30th January 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the project office that Transnet and Richards Bay Coal Terminal have established; the benefits of the new automation at Richards Bay Coal Terminal; and... 


Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence
Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Pacific island of Bougainville has rejected a partnership with Chinese miner CMOC to reopen a gold and copper mine that was among the world's largest before it was shut by a bloody civil war,... 


BHP risks $2bn hit from dispute with CMRG, Goldman says
BHP risks $2bn hit from dispute with CMRG, Goldman says
30th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group could face up to $2-billion hit from pricing pressures after China restricted its Jimblebar iron-ore, as discounts widen and lump premiums collapse, according to Goldman Sachs Group. The... 


Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian inspection teams found that Vale's Viga mine presented signs of erosion and ordered the iron-ore miner to shut its operation until further notice, Minas Gerais state government... 


UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
UBS raises gold target to $6 200/oz, sees slight dip by year‑end
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

UBS on Thursday increased its gold price target to $6 200/oz for March, June and September 2026, compared with a prior forecast of $5,000, citing stronger-than-expected demand stemming from... 


PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
PLS considers plant restart, logs 73% rise in Q2 revenue as lithium sales improve
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium producer PLS Group signalled a possible restart of a plant under care and maintenance on Friday after posting a surge in December-quarter revenue, as improving demand helped buoy... 


Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening... 


Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
Copper's ascent above $14 000 creates investor dilemma
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper's red-hot run to above $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday leaves investors facing a decision over whether or not to chase the market higher. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3... 


Alkane signs earn-in deal on Nagambie gold-antimony project
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and antimony producer Alkane Resources has executed a conditional placement and earn-in agreement with ASX-listed Nagambie Resources to advance exploration at Nagambie’s core gold/antimony... 


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Magazine round up | 30 January 2026
30th January 2026

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


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Indaba to focus on how Agentic AI could transform and disrupt mining
30th January 2026 By: Nadine James

The focus of this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Dr Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater updates on strategy, structure, capital allocation, implementation
29th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South African gold is a strategic priority, and that includes the Burnstone project, and South African platinum group metals (PGMs) are certainly strategic priorities and that includes a number of... 


Gold bars
Gold eyes best monthly gain in over 50 years; silver breaks $120
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday and was on track for its best monthly performance since 1973, as rising economic and geopolitical uncertainties drove investors to the safe-haven... 


Kenyan shilling
Imara secures $1m loan to settle community, landowner lease payments in Kenya
29th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Imara Gold has secured a $1-million unsecured loan facility from a strategic European investor to settle legacy stakeholder obligations to the Moyoi community, Narok County landowners... 


Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
Copper hits record high above $14 000 as speculators pile in
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit a record high of more than $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday, as speculators extended their buying spree, encouraged by expectations of strong demand and supported by a weak dollar... 


Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
29th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Electricity Regulator has approved an application by Eskom to extend temporary tariff relief to ferrochrome producers Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture for a period of 12... 


Ferrochrome smelting
Energy regulator approves power cost relief for ferrochrome makers
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's energy regulator on Thursday approved an application by Eskom to reduce electricity tariffs by 35% for two distressed ferrochrome operations battling high power costs. More than a... 


LG Energy Solution converts $250m note into Liontown equity
29th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Battery minerals producer Liontown said on Thursday that strategic partner LG Energy Solution had elected to convert its entire $250-million convertible note into about 239-million fully paid... 


Galan raises A$40m to fund Hombre Muerto expansion
29th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production at its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina.... 


An image of critical minerals
Mining M&A value reaches 13-yr high
29th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The aggregate deal value of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the mining sector hit a 13-year high in 2025, global law firm White & Case reports. Strong demand for critical minerals that... 


Stacks of tin metal
Speculators push illiquid tin to records, ignoring fundamentals
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Funds and speculators are having an outsize impact in the thin-volume tin trade, driving it to a series of record peaks in defiance of warnings from analysts and regulators that the market is... 


Arkle secures Namibia uranium assets, raises £1.7m in oversubscribed placing
29th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Arkle Resources has acquired an 85% interest in Namibia Uranium for £2.03-million, funded alongside a £1.7-million oversubscribed placing that positions the company as a new uranium... 


Los Pelambres
Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance
29th January 2026 By: Reuters

Antofagasta on Thursday reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653 700 metric tons, missing its guidance, as higher output at key projects was offset by lower ore grades. The miner had... 


An image of the Yaouré mine
Perseus sustains its operational performance
29th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining’s sustained operational performance resulted in a cash and bullion balance of $755-million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the second quarter of the... 


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