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Simandou iron-ore project halted after three workers die in accident
Simandou iron-ore project halted after three workers die in accident
3rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Three foreign workers have died in a site accident at the Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, its co-developer Winning Consortium Simandou said on Thursday, adding that it has suspended operations... 


Skeena raises C$125m for Eskay Creek, says BC govt strike delays permitting
Skeena raises C$125m for Eskay Creek, says BC govt strike delays permitting
3rd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold and silver developer Skeena Resources has launched a C$125-million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet as it pushes forward with construction and permitting of its flagship Eskay... 


Magazine round up | 03 October 2025
Magazine round up | 03 October 2025
3rd October 2025

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


Allied Gold launches staged energy overhaul at Sadiola to cut power costs, secure expansion
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corporation has begun rolling out a multi-stage energy programme at its Sadiola mine in Mali, aiming to deliver more efficient, reliable and lower-cost power to support... 


Wallbridge pockets $8m from Detour East sale to Agnico Eagle
Wallbridge pockets $8m from Detour East sale to Agnico Eagle
2nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Wallbridge Mining Company has struck a deal with Agnico Eagle Mines to sell its Detour East property in Quebec for $8-million in cash, while retaining a 2% net smelter return... 


Kincora appoints strategic advisers
2nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold/copper explorer Kincora Copper has bolstered its leadership with the appointment of veteran geologist Brent Cook and mining executive Laurie Thomas as strategic advisers, as the ASX- and... 


Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku
Collaboration, investing in young researchers key for future of science in South Africa
2nd October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The mining sector continues to play an important role in South Africa’s economy and collaboration among researchers remains vital to ensure the ongoing competitiveness of the domestic sector in the... 


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RAB Capital invests further in Harena
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Harena Resources has announced terms for an investment of £450 000 into the company by long-standing institutional investor RAB Capital and associates (RAB). The investment is... 


Aton Mining appoints Oscar Amigo COO
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has appointed Oscar Amigo as COO of its wholly owned subsidiary Aton Mining. Amigo is a mining engineer with 20 years of global experience in gold and base metals,... 


An image of Moma titanium minerals mine
Police officer killed at Kenmare’s Mozambique operations
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma titanium minerals mine, in northern Mozambique, has reported a fatal incident involving a police officer in the early hours of September 30.... 


An image of mining technology
Mintek-SCI roundtable explores disruptive research
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National mineral research organisation Mintek on October 1 hosted the Mintek-Science Convention of Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology (SCI) Disruptive Research Roundtable, during... 


An image of the Prieska mine
Orion increases capital raise amount to A$7.7m
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals has received additional firm commitments from sophisticated and professional investors for a previously announced capital raising, thereby increasing the amount... 


Peru’s large miners fear their exploration rights are at risk
Peru’s large miners fear their exploration rights are at risk
2nd October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Peru’s large miners are getting increasingly worried lawmakers may tamper with rules around mineral rights as congress prepares to discuss a proposed law favouring small-scale operators. Peru, the... 


NexGen launches dual C$400m and A$400m raisings to fund uranium project
NexGen launches dual C$400m and A$400m raisings to fund uranium project
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium developer NexGen Energy has unveiled a major dual-market equity raising, securing commitments for about C$400-million in North America and A$400-million in Australia to fund its... 


Pembroke founder Barry Tudor steps back
Pembroke founder Barry Tudor steps back
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Coking coal producer Pembroke Resources founder Barry Tudor has stepped down as chairperson and CEO after more than a decade at the helm, handing the reins to seasoned mining executive Michael... 


Collective Mining raises $100m to fund Colombian exploration push
2nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Collective Mining, a Canadian explorer founded by the team that built and sold Continental Gold to Zijin Mining for about $2-billion, has raised C$100-million to accelerate drilling at its... 


Freeport Indonesia says search for five trapped Grasberg workers still ongoing
2nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Miner Freeport Indonesia said on Thursday that the search for five missing workers at the Grasberg copper and gold mine was still ongoing, more than three weeks after a deadly mud flow disaster at... 


Mining added 2 000 jobs quarter-on-quarter.
Mining creates 2 000 more second-quarter jobs, Minerals Council South Africa reports
2nd October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining industry defied the national trend in the second quarter of this year when it created more quarter-on-quarter jobs at a time when overall South African employment fell,... 


Nova wins $43m US war funding to establish Alaska antimony supply
Nova wins $43m US war funding to establish Alaska antimony supply
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Nova Minerals’ US subsidiary Alaska Range Resources (ARR) has secured $43.4-million from the US Department of War to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony – a critical mineral... 


NextSource plans $291m graphite anode plant in Abu Dhabi
NextSource plans $291m graphite anode plant in Abu Dhabi
2nd October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-listed NextSource Materials has unveiled plans to build a $291-million battery anode facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi, positioning itself as the largest anode producer outside Asia and a key... 


Eskom announce the completion of its multidecade coal build programme on September 29, when Kusile Unit 6 entered into commercial operation
Eskom outlines R320bn capex plan, as it signals 2028 return to capital markets
1st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Having finally announced the completion at the end of September of its generation build programme, which included two mega coal projects that ran years behind schedule and tens of billions over... 


A mine in Nigeria
Africa’s top priority should be to become a value creator, not just a resources provider
1st October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The most urgent priority facing Africa today is to move from being a supplier of raw materials to becoming a value creator. Hitherto, the continent has exported its resources, to be processed... 


DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba
Africa must take control of its resources and beneficiate, highlights DRC Minister
1st October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The days of feel-good international meetings are over, affirms Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba on Wednesday; “it’s time for results!” He was delivering a... 


BHP tips A$840m into Olympic Dam to fuel copper growth
BHP tips A$840m into Olympic Dam to fuel copper growth
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP is pumping more than A$840-million into a suite of new projects at Olympic Dam in line with a vision to turn South Australia into a copper superpower. The investment,... 


Gold bars
Stocks mixed, gold hits record as US government shuts down
1st October 2025 By: Reuters

Wall Street futures fell, gold struck a record high and the dollar eased on Wednesday as the US government shut down much of its operations, possibly delaying the release of crucial jobs data that... 


Mining near Rubaya in the DRC
Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals
1st October 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Congolese firm under US sanctions won a court ruling that may aid its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts to shore up supplies of critical minerals.... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO transition complete, ex-PIC head leading business development
1st October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The position of CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater is now officially taken up by Dr Richard Stewart, effective from Wednesday October 1, when former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) head of listed... 


Thungela CEO designate Moses Madondo
Madondo to formally assume CEO role at Thungela from Nov 1
1st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources has confirmed that Moses Madondo will formally assume the role of CEO, with full executive responsibilities, with effect from November 1.... 


The Elandspruit mine
Salungano warns of widended headline loss
1st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal trader Salungano Group, which owns coal mines and processing plants in South Africa, expects to post a widened headline loss a share to between 110c and 114c for the financial year ended March... 


Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar
Vale Base Metals boosts nickel output with Onça Puma furnace start-up
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vale Base Metals (VBM) has started operating a second processing furnace at its Onça Puma mining complex in Brazil’s Pará state, lifting nameplate capacity to 40 000 t/y. The Furnace 2 project,... 


platinum jewellery
Global platinum jewellery market grows as gold price surges
1st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global platinum jewellery market saw growth across key regions in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review published by Platinum Guild... 


Perseus installs Craig Jones as new CEO
1st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Perseus Mining has confirmed the appointment of Craig Jones as its new MD and CEO, effective October 1, following the retirement of long-serving chief Jeff Quartermaine. Jones stepped... 


Westgold charts 3-year path to 470 000 oz production by FY28
Westgold charts 3-year path to 470 000 oz production by FY28
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources has unveiled a three-year plan to lift its yearly gold production from 326 000 oz in 2025 to 470 000 oz by the 2028 financial year, while cutting costs and... 


Eskom CFO Calib Cassim
Eskom warns that municipal debt could climb to R300bn by 2030
1st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CFO Calib Cassim warns that municipal arrear debt owing to Eskom could exceed R300-billion by 2030, while once again highlighting the failure of the current National Treasury initiative to... 


St Barbara weighs options for Atlantic and Simberi as guidance points to stronger year
St Barbara weighs options for Atlantic and Simberi as guidance points to stronger year
1st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner St Barbara has signalled it may hold on to its Atlantic business in Canada for longer than expected, while also exploring a potential sale of its Simberi mine in Papua New... 


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies, sources say
1st October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia is willing to sell shares in its new strategic reserve of critical minerals to allies including Britain, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Western governments scramble... 


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