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World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki
World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Lab-grown diamonds are losing their appeal due to oversupply and consumer preferences are starting to shift back to natural stones, World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki has said. The... 


Early works at the cobalt refinery in Ontario.
Electra fully funds North America’s first cobalt sulphate refinery
23rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Electra Battery Materials has completed a $34.5-million financing and $40-million debt equitisation, securing more than $80-million in funding and commitments to complete construction and... 


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Altona appoints new chair
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Simon Charles will step down as chairperson of London-listed resource exploration and development company Altona Rare Earths, with effect from October 31. The company has appointed Harvey Sinclair... 


Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources and Orion CMC co-founder Frank Fannon
Orion launches $1.8bn critical minerals consortium
23rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Investment firm Orion Resource Partners on Thursday launched the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), a new platform aimed at strengthening US economic competitiveness and national... 


Merger forms new Canada-focused critical minerals developer
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Mont Royal Resources and TSX-V-listed Commerce Resources have completed their merger, creating a Quebec-focused critical minerals exploration and development company. The transaction,... 


Los Pelambres.
Antofagasta sees annual copper output at lower end of guidance
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta reported on Thursday a modest 1% rise in third-quarter copper production, and said it expects annual output at the lower end of its forecast range of 660 000 to 700 000... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn
Seriti Green CEO on the seamless transition of coal professionals to renewables in Mpumalanga
23rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the ease with which individuals with deep coal industry experience have transitioned into renewable energy has been a remarkable aspect of the company’s recent... 


Agrimin to withdraw from WA potash project following strategic review
Agrimin to withdraw from WA potash project following strategic review
23rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Agrimin Limited has decided to withdraw from its Mackay potash project, in Western Australia, following a strategic review that concluded continued investment in the sulphate of potash... 


Jindalee evaluates high-value magnesium by-product at McDermitt
23rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and OTCQX-listed Jindalee Lithium has launched a value optimisation programme to evaluate the recovery of magnesium as a potential by-product from its 100%-owned McDermitt lithium project, in... 


Woodside enlists Williams as investor for Louisiana LNG as construction ramps up
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy has enlisted US-based Williams as an investor and pipeline operator of its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant, to tap its infrastructure experience and ease cost... 


Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook
Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue posted a 4.2% rise in first-quarter iron-ore shipments on Thursday as the firm logged a record for first-quarter production on the back of higher hematite shipments. Its... 


Copper ore
Angola's first major copper mine to start production next week
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Angola's first major copper mine, Tetelo, will start production on October 29, officials said on Wednesday, part of the oil-rich African country's efforts to diversify into clean energy minerals.... 


Gold coins
Western retail demand for gold surges in rush for hard assets
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

In London's historic Hatton Garden, where diamonds have long been the star, gold is commanding more attention. The famed jewellery district is abuzz with customers seeking bullion bars and coins,... 


The Vanggatfontein Colliery
Salungano subsidiary's Vanggatfontein mine to supply coal to Eskom from Nov
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Keaton Mining – a subsidiary of Keaton Energy Holdings, which is a subsidiary of JSE-listed Salungano Group – has entered into an agreement to supply coal from its Vanggatfontein Colliery, in... 


mining equipment with abstract technology graphics
Faster adoption of new technologies crucial as critical mineral demand outstrips supply, conference hears
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology research and development company Mining3 new mining technology and portfolio integration director Dr Alan Tordoir has urged the mining industry to accelerate the development and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP stakeholder relations Thabisile Phumo.
Gold, platinum community upliftment highlighted by Sibanye-Stillwater
22nd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and platinum mining company Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday highlighted its expansive array of community development projects that are contributing to a future where near-mine communities are... 


Longonjo rare earths mine site
Pensana, German company seek to establish mine-to-magnet supply chain in the US
22nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacuumschmelze (VAC) – a Germany-headquartered manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
Gold sags after flash crash, stocks bulls take a breather
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Gold and silver prices remained jittery on Wednesday after the sharpest pullback in over five years, while global equity and bond markets were taking a breather from recent rallies. Gold, which... 


The Pinnacles zinc mine
Broken Hill Mines raises A$38.5m to accelerate Rasp, Pinnacles growth strategy
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Broken Hill Mines (BHM) has secured firm commitments to raise A$38.5-million through a share placement aimed at accelerating growth initiatives across its Rasp and Pinnacles operations... 


Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia CEO highlights mining explosives industry talent gap
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy has sounded the alarm on a growing shortage of young professionals entering the mining and explosives sectors, stressing the need to make the industry... 


blasting at open pit mine
BME emulsion tech reinforces commitment to sustainable blasting practices
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 


Miramar to sell Randalls project
22nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Miramar Resources has agreed to sell its Randalls project, near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, to fellow-listed Future Battery Minerals (FBM) under a deal valued at up to A$800 000 in... 


Santos ex-finance chief blames 'untenable' leadership environment for exit
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Former Santos CFO Sherry Duhe says she left Australia's second largest gas producer after just a year due to an "untenable leadership environment" and her differences with long-standing chief... 


This week: Africa must collaborate to protect the planet; Engen showcases digital innovation, long-term commitment to coal sector at Coal Africa 2025 and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025
Resources Watch
22nd October 2025

This week: Africa must collaborate to protect the planet; Engen showcases digital innovation, long-term commitment to coal sector at Coal Africa 2025 and, Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation,... 


Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after... 


Transnet Freight Rail's iron-ore rail line
Transnet plans R127bn infrastructure upgrades
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its CE Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. Transnet... 


Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco that would trim the Chinese investor's 11% stake, freeing up Rio to resume buybacks and pursue new strategic deals, three... 


Teck CEO Jonathan Price
Teck’s focus now on executing Anglo merger – CEO
22nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Teck Resources has reaffirmed that its focus is squarely on the execution of its merger with Anglo American. Delivering the group's third-quarter results on Wednesday, CEO Jonathan... 


Augusta Gold shareholders approve acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti
Augusta Gold shareholders approve acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti
22nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Augusta Gold has secured shareholder approval for its planned acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti. At a special meeting held on October 20, stockholders voted in favour of the... 


Australian mining magnet Gina Rinehart
Saudi Arabia lures Macquarie, Rinehart in courtship of Australia
22nd October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is ramping up efforts to deepen ties with Australia — a country with which it has traditionally done limited business — as the kingdom seeks to capitalise on fresh momentum from deals... 


Techmet chairperson and CEO Brian Menell
Mining investor says US must outspend China on critical minerals
22nd October 2025 By: Bloomberg

A US-backed mining investor warned that Washington must outspend Beijing on critical minerals projects to challenge China’s dominance of global supply chains. Western governments are still moving... 


Woodside Energy hits two-week high after raising 2025 output forecast
Woodside Energy hits two-week high after raising 2025 output forecast
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of Australia's Woodside Energy rose to a two-week high on Wednesday after it raised its fiscal 2025 production forecast, even as third-quarter revenue fell 9.4% on lower average realised... 


Perpetua breaks ground on Stibnite project
Perpetua breaks ground on Stibnite project
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Perpetua Resources has broken ground on early works construction at its Stibnite gold project, advancing what will be the only domestic source of the critical mineral antimony. The company... 


EU trade chief to meet China's Wang to discuss rare earths
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday he had invited Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to Brussels in the coming days to find "urgent solutions" to China's tightening of... 


Mark Carney
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the US, saying "I wouldn't overplay it." The... 


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