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Sebastiaan Surie of CFM (left), South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe at the Green Hydrogen Summit.
Hive Hydrogen requests proposals for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Project
7th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The final stage of development for the Coega Green Ammonia Project at Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape commenced today with the release of the request for proposals (RfPs) to 15 shortlisted... 


Bauxite at port
Guinea bauxite exports up 36% to 99.8Mt on Chinese demand
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea's exports of bauxite, a feedstock for aluminium, jumped 36% to a record 99.8-million metric tons in the first half of 2025, driven by robust Chinese demand that offset declines from a... 


South32 to sell Cerro Matoso amid nickel market shifts
South32 to sell Cerro Matoso amid nickel market shifts
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company South32 on Monday announced a binding agreement to divest its Cerro Matoso operation to a subsidiary of CoreX Holding, as part of a strategic response to structural... 


Newmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine
Newmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Newmont, the world's largest listed gold miner, announced on Friday that it would lay off 10% to 15% of its workforce at its Merian mine in Suriname, citing production declines. "Since 2021, gold... 


Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist, trade group says
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canada has discussed offering financial support to large aluminum producers like Rio Tinto impacted by a US-led trade war, in the event that Washington's 50% tariff on imports of the metal persist... 


Shanghai Platinum Week under way.
China’s ‘strategic metal’ in sharp focus as Shanghai Platinum Week gets under way
7th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Shanghai Platinum Week kicked-off today in China where the silver-white transition metal with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78 has been declared strategic under the State Council’s New Energy... 


Iron-ore loaded onto a ship
Iron-ore gets second weekly boost on hopes of supply-side reform
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed toward the highest close since May as China’s renewed focus on supply-side reform lifted expectations for the country’s steel market. Futures of the steel-making ingredient were on... 


An image of a gold bar
Central bank gold buying picked up in May
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Central banks added a net 20 t to global gold reserves in May, an uptick from the previous month; however, the overall pace has moderated slightly, industry organisation the World Gold Council... 


Hudaco CEO Graham Dunford
Hudaco CEO pleased with company’s turnover amid ‘tough’ operating environment
4th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of... 


An image of the Prieska mine
Trading in Orion’s securities halted on ASX ahead of capital raise
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trading in the securities of dual-listed Orion Minerals on the ASX will be halted at the request of the company, pending a material announcement regarding a capital raising being undertaken by the... 


Ocean water
Japan to begin test mining rare-earth mud from seabed in early 2026
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1 900 km southeast of Tokyo, in January next year, the head of the government-backed project... 


Green hydrogen sign
Australian govt grants Sparc Hydrogen A$2.7m for low-cost green hydrogen pilot
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sparc Technologies has been awarded A$2.7-million in grant funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate programme. Sparc Technologies, together with iron-ore miner... 


An image of the Karlawinda project
Capricorn’s KGP project delivers at upper end of guidance
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Capricorn Metals’ Karlawinda gold project (KGP), in Western Australia, produced 32 216 oz of gold in the quarter ended June 30, taking gold production to 117 076 oz for the full... 


Orica's rendering of the proposed Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
Orica conditionally awarded A$432m in funding for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed mining, infrastructure and manufacturing company Orica has been conditionally awarded A$432-million in funding from the Australian government to support the operation of the Hunter... 


Kula Gold secures exploration licence over Malawi niobium project
4th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kula Gold will soon start a field programme at the Wozi niobium project, in Malawi, after having received formal approval of the grant of an exploration licence over the project tenement... 


gold nuggets
Sanatana to change name after acquiring new gold prospects
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed copper and gold developer Sanatana Resources will acquire the Gold Strike One project, in Yukon, Canada, as well as the Abitibi property, in Quebec. The proposed acquisition... 


Australian Mines secures earn-in rights to Brazilian project
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Australian Mines has entered into a legally binding term sheet with Cabral Resources, a subsidiary of TSX-listed GoldMining and Majestic D&M, to earn-into the Boa Vista gold project in... 


Argyle Resources’ partner files 21 mineral lode claims in Wyoming
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Junior mineral exploration company Argyle Resources’ exploration partner Rangefront Mining Services has filed 21 mineral lode claims on the company’s behalf with the US Bureau of Land Management... 


Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain marks major steps towards production
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian publicly listed mining company Blue Lagoon Resources says it has made significant progress at its Dome Mountain gold project, in British Columbia, as it prepares to enter production in a... 


Platinum prices at a ten-year high.
Rising platinum price unlikely to dampen demand, World Platinum points out
4th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The rising platinum price is unlikely to dampen demand or stimulate additional supply, meaning that forecast market shortfalls are here to stay, says the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).... 


Lithium ore
Bolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's energy minister was doused with water and pelted with garbage on Thursday as chaos erupted in congress during a debate on controversial lithium contracts with Chinese and Russian firms... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia's PM says he expects 10% US baseline tariff to stay
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia will likely still be subjected to the 10% tariff rate on all exports to US but the government will continue to try and negotiate for an exemption, Australian Prime Minister Anthony... 


A nickel mine in Indonesia
Indonesia nickel miners urge government to maintain three-year mining quota
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia's nickel miners' association APNI on Friday urged the government to ensure mining quotas continue to be valid for three years to maintain a consistent business climate, rather than... 


SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus
SA mining’s economic potential, cadastre delays, and greener BHP shipping in focus
4th July 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the huge opportunity for South Africa’s mining sector to uplift South Africa’s economy; the reason behind the delay for the long-awaited cadastre... 


A truck transporting copper
Copper snags in Peru highlight rising clout of informal miners
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper transport disruptions this week in Peru underscore the growing impact of informal mining on global mining corporations that operate in the Andean nation. Frustrated by regulatory... 


Gold bars being stacked
Gold set for weekly gain as investors weigh rates, trade impact
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold remained on track for a weekly gain despite falling on Thursday, as investors weighed lower odds for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts as well as lingering concerns about the outlook for... 


Magazine round up | 04 July 2025
Magazine round up | 04 July 2025
4th July 2025

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


A periodic table showing some of the rare earth elements
China's foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
3rd July 2025 By: Reuters

China's foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe's needs... 


Alphamin ends second quarter with net cash of $50m
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources ended the second quarter to June 30 with a net cash position of $50-million, an improvement of $52-million from a net debt position of $2-million at the end... 


An image of the Tucumã operation
Ero Copper achieves commercial production at Brazilian operation
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ero Copper announces that the Tucumã operation, located in Pará State, Brazil, achieved commercial production, effective July 1. During the month of June, following the completion of... 


Many Peaks expands Côte d’Ivoire footprint through earn-in deal for Ferké South project
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Many Peaks Minerals’ subsidiary Ferke South Holdings has entered into a binding agreement with Magic Mineral Structure (MMS) to secure exclusive rights to earn up to an 80% ownership... 


Peak Minerals raises A$3.5m through strategic placement
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Peak Minerals has received a firm commitment to raise A$3.5-million through a strategic placement to a European-based investor at an issue price of $0.035 a share. The issue price is... 


Gold bars
Canada goods trade deficit narrows on higher gold shipments
3rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s share of exports destined for the US shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the Covid pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high, led by gold... 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


Rare earth oxides
Mkango announces proposed merger with US firm
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and TSX-listed Mkango Resources has announced that its subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration, along with other related entities, will merge with US-listed special purpose acquisition company Crown... 


Nornickel lowers forecast for 2025 nickel surplus to 120 000 t
Nornickel lowers forecast for 2025 nickel surplus to 120 000 t
3rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Russian mining giant Nornickel expects this year's nickel surplus to be 120 000 t which is 30 000 t lower than it previously thought, it said in a metals market review on Thursday. Nornickel, the... 


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