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Strategic Energy Resources buys Qld project from Anglo American
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Explorer and developer Strategic Energy Resources (SER) on Friday announced that it had bought the Diamantina copper/gold project in western Queensland from Anglo American in a cash-and-scrip deal... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
Energy Fuels begins US production of HREE oxides
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has begun producing heavy rare earth element (HREE) oxides at its White Mesa mill in Utah at pilot scale, with plans in place to ramp up to full-scale... 


Russia allocates $800m to support troubled coal firms, finance ministry says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Russian coal firms will receive tax breaks worth an estimated 63-billion roubles ($804.08-million) this year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping producers to stay... 


Vale Indonesia to seek up to $1.2bn financing in 2026/27, official says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nickel miner Vale Indonesia plans to seek between $1-billion and $1.2-billion in financing over 2026-2027 to help fund its mine and smelter projects, Andaru Brahmono Adi, head of corporate finance... 


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Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


An image showing the Tumela mine
Valterra warns of lower first-half earnings on lower sales, demerger costs
18th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metal (PGM) miner Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), expects to report a 76% to 88% year-on-year decrease in headline earnings and headline earnings per... 


An image of the Kayelekera mine
Lotus to be issued ESIA certificate for Kayelekera
18th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has reported that the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (Mepa) will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox
Orion will be producing Prieska concentrate by Christmas next year, new CEO assures
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals will be producing concentrate at its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine by Christmas next year, says new highly experienced Orion CEO Tony Lennox, who... 


Platinum tariffs, Transnet deal with UMK, Waterberg make headlines
Platinum tariffs, Transnet deal with UMK, Waterberg make headlines
18th July 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses tariffs on platinum being eclipsed by strong investment and jewellery demand; the 10 year contract signed by Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari;... 


The Odda zinc smelter
Boliden's earnings miss expectations as weakening dollar bites
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Boliden's operating earnings fell more than analysts had expected in the second quarter, the Swedish miner reported on Friday, as the weakening of the US dollar had a greater impact than... 


Energy Transition named recommended bidder for Spain’s Penouta mine
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals said on Friday that its Spanish subsidiary had been named the recommended preferred bidder for the Penouta tin/tantalum/niobium mine in Galicia, Spain. ETM... 


The McClean Lake mill
McClean Lake uranium production resumes with SABRE method
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miners Orano Canada and Denison Mines have kicked off commercial production using their patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction (SABRE) method at the McClean Lake joint venture... 


Canada eyes Mercosur trade pact to reduce US reliance, Minister says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to... 


Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper and gold project developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its Pebble copper... 


Fenix completes haul road to New Beebyn-W11 mine
Fenix completes haul road to New Beebyn-W11 mine
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting its new Beebyn-W11 iron-ore mine to existing infrastructure in Western Australia, paving the way for first ore shipments next... 


Chile will hold meeting with copper industry next Tuesday to discuss US tariffs, Minister says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile will hold a meeting with members of the country's copper industry next Tuesday to discuss the impacts of tariffs from the United States, Mining minister Aurora Williams said on Thursday.... 


China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
18th July 2025

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


The flags of G20 countries
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump... 


The Point Lake mine forms part of the Ekati operation
Burgundy Diamonds lays off employees in Canada as diamond prices tank
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Burgundy Diamond Mines laid off several hundred employees and contractors and suspended operations at its Point Lake diamond mine in Canada due to record-low diamond prices, a... 


Solar panels
Spain's Zelestra aims to power Peru mines with $1 billion renewables investment
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Spain's Zelestra plans to invest at least $1-billion in renewable energy plants over the next five years powering mines in copper-rich southern Peru, the company's CEO for Latin America told... 


MSALABS makes use of Chrysos PhotonAssay technology
Capital lifts full-year revenue guidance
17th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mining services company Capital has increased its groupwide revenue guidance for the full-year to between $320-million and $340-million, compared with the previously guided... 


Valterra appoints two new nonexec directors
17th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Deborah Gudgeon and Thoko Mokgosi-Mwantembe have been appointed independent nonexecutive directors of Valterra Platinum with immediate effect. "These appointments ensure the appropriate balance of... 


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US Commerce Dept sets 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode graphite
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China after concluding that the materials, which are a key... 


Peter Rockandel
Former Lundin CEO Rockandel joining infor to seize on mining deals
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Peter Rockandel, former chief executive officer of Canadian metals producer Lundin Mining Corp., is planning to capitalize on the recent uptick in mining financing and deal flow as he returns to... 


De Beers signage on a building
Anglo’s handling of De Beers sale irks stakeholder Botswana
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American’s handling of the De Beers sale has angered Botswana, which owns 15% of the diamond producer, because the government believes that it hasn’t been properly consulted, people with... 


Rio Tinto's Rincon project
Argentina mining exports to top $5bn in 2025 despite lithium struggles, industry body says
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

 Argentina's mining exports will exceed $5-billion in 2025 as rising gold prices more than offset the decline in lithium prices, said the president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies... 


29Metals progresses projects in June quarter
17th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed 29Metals has highlighted progress at its assets in Australia for the June quarter. CEO James Palmer says momentum is building at the Gossan Valley mine, with receipt of final project... 


Brightstar reports 25% increase in production at Second Fortune, ramps up ore production at Fish
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has reported that the June 2025 quarter represented a period of sustained steady-state operations at its Second Fortune mine, in Laverton, Australia. The mine... 


Ironbark scoping study highlights robust mining opportunity, value of Side Well gold project
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Great Boulder Resources (GBR) has completed a scoping study on its Ironbark deposit, highlighting robust economics for a short mine life, high-grade, openpit opportunity with discounted... 


Yancoal produces 17m tonnes of RoM, maintains guidance
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia produced 17-million tonnes of run-of-mine (RoM) coal across its operations for the quarter ended June 30, aligned with the company’s forecast and up 12% from the first... 


gruyere
Gold Road reports surge in all-in costs as Gruyere output edges higher
17th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Gold Road Resources has reported a sharp increase in its corporate all-in cost for the June quarter, rising to A$3 542/oz from A$3 058/oz in the March quarter. This cost includes growth... 


Low water hinders Rhine river shipping in Germany despite rain
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

Low water levels following dry weather continue to hamper Rhine river cargo shipping in Germany, with rain in past days causing only a moderate rise in water levels, commodity traders said on... 


ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM publishes new tools to support psychological health, safety of miners, metalworkers
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its ‘Tools for Psychological Health and Safety’ guide to support mining and metals companies to embed strong psychological health and safety... 


The Antler copper project
Kinterra, CAML raise the stakes in battle for control of New World Resources
17th July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Private equity firm Kinterra Capital and London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) have both increased their offers to shareholders of ASX-listed New World Resources, as the companies vie to acquire... 


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