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Tracr CEO Wesley Tucker
CEO of De Beers Group's Tracr business to step down in Feb
3rd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond company De Beers Group has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down as CEO of its blockchain technology platform and diamond traceability business Tracr at the end of February 2026.... 


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Minerals Council highlights industry’s significant training efforts, latest earnings potential in sector
3rd December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining companies are investing in training their employees and community members, particularly the youth, contributing more than R5-billion in 2024 to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs... 


Headwater, Centerra sign $25m earn-in deal for Idaho gold project
Headwater, Centerra sign $25m earn-in deal for Idaho gold project
3rd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US minerals explorer Headwater Gold has struck a definitive earn-in agreement with Centerra Gold that could see the Canadian miner take a 70% interest in the Crane Creek gold project in Idaho... 


Exploration target highlights major resource growth opportunity at Muntanga
Exploration target highlights major resource growth opportunity at Muntanga
3rd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has reported a new Joint Ore Reserves Committee (Jorc) exploration target of between 40-million and 100.5-million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U3O8) at a grade range of... 


Douglas Davidson to step down from Goldplat board, but retains COO position
3rd December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Douglas Davidson will step down from the board of Aim-listed Goldplat at the conclusion of the company’s AGM at the end of the month, but will continue in his role as group COO. Therefore, no... 


Noronex progresses sale of noncore asset in Namibia
3rd December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Noronex has received a non-refundable option fee of A$200 000 in cash under the terms of its agreement with privately owned mining company Joint Era Mining (JEM) for the previously... 


Galileo starts drilling at Zambia project
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Galileo Resources has started drilling at the Molefe copper project, in Zambia, following the signing of a conditional cooperation and project development agreement with Jubilee Metals... 


NexMetals secures full ownership of Selebi, Selkirk assets after completing $25m payment
NexMetals secures full ownership of Selebi, Selkirk assets after completing $25m payment
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and Nasdaq-listed NexMetals Mining has completed the contingent milestone payment of $25-million to the liquidator of former Botswana State-owned mining company BCL, giving the company full... 


Vulcan bags €2.2bn financing package for German lithium project
Vulcan bags €2.2bn financing package for German lithium project
3rd December 2025 By: Reuters

Vulcan Energy Resources said on Wednesday it had secured a financing package of €2.2-billion that would allow it to begin construction at its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in... 


Raubex considers disposal of shareholding in Bauba
3rd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Raubex Group has advised shareholders that it is assessing the possible disposal of all, or a portion of, its shareholding in mining company Bauba Resources. In a December 3... 


Hamak signs binding deal to buy Ghana gold project
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Hamak Strategy has signed a binding term sheet, giving it exclusive rights to acquire the Akoko gold licence, a project in Ghana containing more than 250 000 oz of defined gold, as... 


Polymetals raises fresh equity for Endeavor mine
3rd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources has moved to further boost its financial position and advance development plans at the Endeavor silver/zinc mine, securing A$34.4-million in new equity while also... 


The 1.2-million tonnes Central Tamani processing plant (idled in 2005).
MGX clears FIRB hurdle for Central Tanami deal
3rd December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian miner MGX Resources has secured approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for its A$50-million acquisition of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami gold... 


World Platinum Investment Council Regional Head Asia Pacific Weibin Deng.
China considers platinum strategic critical mineral, WPIC Asia Pacific head points out
3rd December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

China considers platinum a critical mineral with strategic value owing to its importance in new energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers to produce hydrogen. However, China... 


Contango’s Johnson Tract accepted Into FAST-41
Contango’s Johnson Tract accepted Into FAST-41
3rd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Johnson Tract critical metals project in Alaska has been accepted as a “covered project” under the US federal FAST-41 permitting framework, owner Contango ORE reported on Tuesday. The... 


Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal
3rd December 2025 By: Reuters

Appian Capital Advisory said it is in talks with the US and Australia about replicating the critical minerals investment partnership it recently agreed with a World Bank division. The private... 


UK Industry Minister Chris McDonald
UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, Minister says
3rd December 2025 By: Reuters

Britain has no plans to match the United States in supporting domestic rare earth companies with a price floor to cut reliance on dominant producer China, Industry Minister Chris McDonald said. So... 


The Nickel Rim South mine is on care and maintenance
Vale, Glencore to explore $2bn joint copper development in Sudbury
3rd December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vale Base Metals (VBM) and Glencore Canada have signed an agreement to evaluate a potential $1.6-billion to $2-billion brownfield copper project that would combine deposits on their neighbouring... 


Perseus will secure control of the Bankan gold project in Guinea.
Perseus ambushes Robex deal with sweeter offer for Predictive
3rd December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Africa-focused Perseus Mining on Wednesday launched a definitive, binding offer to acquire full control of Predictive Discovery, upping the pressure on Robex Resources with a proposal that... 


PLS bolsters leadership team with new CFO and board appointment
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium materials producer PLS has moved to bolster its executive and board capabilities, announcing the appointment of a new CFO and a new nonexecutive director. PLS appointed Alex Willcocks as... 


Fortescue installs first large-scale BYD battery system at North Star Junction
Fortescue installs first large-scale BYD battery system at North Star Junction
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore miner Fortescue has installed its first large-scale battery energy Sstorage system (BESS) at North Star Junction in the Pilbara, a key step in the company’s plan to decarbonise its... 


Barrick completes sale of Tongon mine
Barrick completes sale of Tongon mine
2nd December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Barrick Mining has completed the sale of its interests in the Tongon gold mine and associated exploration properties in Côte d’Ivoire to the Atlantic Group, in a transaction worth up to... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's Driefontein mine
Sibanye-Stillwater inks three-year wage agreement with local gold mine unions
2nd December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE- and NYSE-listed precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that it has concluded wage negotiations for its South African gold mining operations. The company signed a three-year... 


US mining groups back Northern Dynasty in challenge to EPA Pebble veto
US mining groups back Northern Dynasty in challenge to EPA Pebble veto
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper and gold developer Northern Dynasty Minerals says several major US industry organisations have filed amicus briefs in federal court supporting its legal challenge to the US Environmental... 


Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners, eyes annual windfall under new code
Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners, eyes annual windfall under new code
2nd December 2025 By: Reuters

Mali has recovered 761-billion CFA francs ($1.2-billion) in arrears from mining companies following a sweeping audit, its finance minister said, marking one of the country’s biggest clawbacks from... 


Thesis Gold publishes Lawyers–Ranch PFS
Thesis Gold publishes Lawyers–Ranch PFS
2nd December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Thesis Gold has delivered a significantly strengthened prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Lawyers–Ranch gold/silver project in British Columbia, outlining a 15-year mine life, rapid... 


Ian Cockerill
Endeavour targets discovery of 12Moz to 15Moz over next five years
2nd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London- and Toronto-listed Endeavour Mining has announced that its 2026 to 2030 exploration programme is targeting the discovery of between 12-million and 15-million ounces of mineral resources, at... 


coal on conveyor belt at Leeuwpan mine
Exxaro benefits from stronger local coal demand this year amid global market volatility
2nd December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of closing the 2025 financial year on December 31, diversified mining and energy group Exxaro Resources says the year was marred with shifting global trade dynamics, inflationary pressures,... 


A mine in Botswana
Namibia's President appoints new mines, energy and industry Minister
2nd December 2025 By: Reuters

Namibia's President on Tuesday appointed Modestus Amutse as the Southern African country's new Minister of Mines, Energy and Industry. Amutse's appointment comes after President Netumbo... 


A platinum group metals mine
GDP grows by 0.5% in the third quarter
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. The trade, catering and accommodation... 


Black Cat strikes JV to mine high-grade Star of Mangaroon
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian gold producer Black Cat Syndicate has entered into a binding heads of agreement and ore purchase agreement with Dreadnought Resources to develop and process ore from the... 


The Lion ferrochrome smelter.
Eskom proposal supports continued operation of Lion ferrochrome smelter
2nd December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

An electricity tariff proposal by South Africa’s State-owned power utility Eskom is supporting the continued operation of the Lion ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo province, Glencore-Merafe Chrome... 


Strategic Resources seeks major project designation for Quebec project
Strategic Resources seeks major project designation for Quebec project
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Montreal-based Strategic Resources has submitted an intake application to Canada’s new Major Projects Office (MPO), seeking federal support for its BlackRock vanadium, titanium and high-purity iron... 


Dr Herman Booysen
SRK Consulting opens new office in Bloemfontein, looking to diversify
2nd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is... 


Coal at a mine
Thungela to sell Goedehoop North assets
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Thermal coal producer Thungela will sell its Goedehoop North assets to private company GHN Resources and UK-based Bisichi for up to R700-million. Thungela notes that its South African portfolio is... 


Ascot warns of potential CCAA filing as restructuring talks stall
Ascot warns of potential CCAA filing as restructuring talks stall
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered Ascot Resources, owner of the Premier gold mine in British Columbia, has warned it may be forced to seek creditor protection after failing to finalise terms for a planned... 


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