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China January-February iron-ore imports hit by Australia weather-related disruptions
China January-February iron-ore imports hit by Australia weather-related disruptions
7th March 2025 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in the first two months of 2025 fell by 8.4% from the same period a year earlier, curbed by weather-related supply disruption in major producer Australia. The world's... 


African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals declares R1bn-plus interim cash dividend
7th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has declared an interim dividend of R4.50 a share amounting to R1 011-million for the half-year of financial year (FY) 2025, the Johannesburg Stock... 


Solar panels installed at the Komati power station
South African health agency calls for coal-fired power station phase-out
7th March 2025 By: Reuters

An influential South African government agency recommended the country phase out coal-fired power stations on Thursday as it published a ten-year study which found that people living near them were... 


Magazine round up | 07 March 2025
Magazine round up | 07 March 2025
7th March 2025

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


Morocco approves green hydrogen projects worth $32.5bn
7th March 2025 By: Reuters

A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of 319-billion dirhams ($32.5-billion). The Moroccan... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US Treasury's Bessent outlines plans to reshape global trade, ease bank regulations
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday laid out the Trump administration's ambitions to reshape international trade relations withtariffs, roll back financial regulations on American... 


Xtract starts drilling programme at Zambia licence
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Xtract Resources has started a diamond drill programme at Silverking (Licence 26673-HQ-LEL) in Zambia. The programme has set a number of objectives aimed at advancing the development... 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


Lodestar expands footprint in Chile
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lodestar Minerals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Darwin iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) project in northern Chile, applying for an additional 3 200 ha of exploration... 


Laura Tyler
Mining heavyweights Tyler and Gaines join Oryx
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Oryx Global Partners (Oryx), an investment firm focused on the minerals value chain, has bolstered its leadership with the appointment of mining leaders Laura Tyler and Elizabeth Gaines. Tyler... 


Lithium Americas lands $250m Orion investment to fund Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas lands $250m Orion investment to fund Thacker Pass
6th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium Americas announced on Thursday a $250-million investment from Orion Resource Partners, a private equity firm focused on metals and materials, to fund the development of the first phase of... 


Stack of gold bars
Occupational Lung Disease Working Group lauds Tshiamiso Trust milestone
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Occupational Lung Disease Working Group has lauded the work done by the Tshiamiso Trust, which has paid out R2-billion in settlements to claimants so far. The working group comprises six... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (left) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build
6th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s biggest gold mining company is well down the track with its solar build amid group operating free cash flows increasing by 46% to a new half-year record of R10.4-billion in the six... 


An image of first gold pour at the Lafique mine
Endeavour Mining delivers strong full year performance
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Endeavour Mining, which has a portfolio of gold mining assets in West Africa, reported strong results for the 2024 financial year, with record fourth-quarter free cash flow of... 


The Kinsevere mine site
China’s MMG halts new Congo plant after one year on cobalt slump
6th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Chinese State-controlled mining company mothballed a cobalt processing plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo only 15 months after opening it due to a historic slump in the price of the... 


An image of the Kiaka gold project
West Africa Resources’ reports strong financial performance
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Unhedged gold mining company West African Resources produced 206 622 oz of gold at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1 240/oz in 2024. The company’s Sanbrado gold mine and Toega gold deposit are... 


The Arcata mine
Triple Flag acquires gold and silver streams in Peru
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Royalty and streaming company Triple Flag Precious Metals said on Wednesday that it had acquired 5% gold and silver streams on the Arcata and Azuca mines in Peru from Sierra Sun Precious Metals for... 


Lundin Mining takes option on Talon's Boulderdash nickel/copper project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Lundin Mining has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Talon Metals to negotiate an earn-in agreement for up to a 70% interest in the Boulderdash nickel/copper exploration... 


Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto has officially completed its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium. The deal, sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey on Wednesday, integrates Arcadium... 


Moma mine
Kenmare rejects buyout offer from Oryx, Michael Carvill
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed titanium minerals miner Kenmare Resources has informed shareholders that it has received a nonbinding proposal from Oryx Global Partners and Kenmare founding MD Michael Carvill,... 


South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
6th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency has confirmed that it has been formally informed that the US has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), to which it had initially pledged more than... 


i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
i-80 Gold reports positive PEA for Granite Creek Underground
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed i-80 Gold has announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Granite Creek underground project in northern Nevada, highlighting strong production... 


Trump's tariffs drive US physical market aluminium premiums to record high
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Price premiums for aluminium on the physical market in the United States have surged to a record high due to the looming threat of tariffs on imports of the metal used in the transport,... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canada muses about oil and gas exports as lever in tariffs dispute, also mentions potash
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

The United States is withdrawing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership, a collaboration between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy, several... 


A conveyor transporting phosphate
Tunisia aims to raise phosphate output to 14m metric tons in 2030
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Tunisia aims to raise phosphate production about five-fold to 14-million metric tons in 2030, the government said on Wednesday, part of a plan which seeks to restore the vital sector to help... 


Phosphate stockpiles
India fertiliser company in talks to buy phosphate from Togo, sources say
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

India's Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore is in talks to sign a three-year contract to buy rock phosphate from Togo, to widen its supply sources, three people with direct knowledge of the matter... 


US President Donald Trump suggested in a speech to Congress that copper imports could be subject to a 25% tariff.
US copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports
6th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper prices surged by more than 5% in New York — leaping further above other global benchmarks — as US President Donald Trump suggested imports of the metal could be subject to a 25% tariff.... 


Equipment and apparel used by artisanal miners
Mali suspends artisanal mine permits for foreigners after accidents
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead. The collapse on February 15 of an artisanal gold mine... 


Rio Tinto pours $1.8bn into Pilbara iron-ore expansion
Rio Tinto pours $1.8bn into Pilbara iron-ore expansion
6th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto on Thursday committed to the $1.8-billion development of the Brockman Syncline 1 project (BS1) in the Pilbara, extending the life of the Brockman region and... 


MinRes' credit rating downgraded by Fitch
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch Ratings to BB- from BB, with a negative outlook, the company announced on Wednesday. The downgrade aligns Fitch’s... 


Black Rock completes A$5M placement bookbuild
5th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Black Rock Mining has received firm commitments to raise A$5-million – before costs – at A$0.023 a share for a placement to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors.... 


Oriole drill rig
Oriole uncovers highest grades from Mbe drilling so far
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has advanced about 30% with a maiden drilling programme over a target at the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, having drilled 2 200 m across seven holes. Oriole owns 90%... 


Before and after pilot mining and land rehabilitation at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Rehabilitation efforts at Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya progressing well
5th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The rehabilitation of the land at the test pit site mined during triple-listed Sovereign Metals’ pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at its Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, has... 


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