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Caledonia welcomes revised tax provisions
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Caledonia Mining says that revised proposals to changes in royalties in Zimbabwe should result in no change to the financial outlook for its portfolio of assets in the country,... 


Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
Globe Metals progresses Kanyika project during 2025
19th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Globe Metals and Mining says it is entering a “transformational phase” in its history, having strengthened its financial position, advanced technical and permitting workstreams and... 


Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
Burgundy announces C$115m Canadian tariff loan to stabilise Ekati
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diamond miner Burgundy Diamond Mines has secured up to C$115-million in funding through Canada’s Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, providing critical liquidity to sustain operations at... 


Coronado suspends Logan mine after fatal incident
Coronado suspends Logan mine after fatal incident
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal producer Coronado Global Resources has temporarily suspended operations at its Lower War Eagle mine, part of the Logan mining complex in West Virginia, following a fatal incident involving an... 


Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The surprise exit of Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill leaves her successor with a dilemma: should the Australian company continue down the path she set of promoting massive liquefied natural... 


Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
Glencore warns regulatory uncertainty puts Horne Smelter investment at risk
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Glencore has cautioned that uncertainty around Quebec’s regulatory framework could jeopardise a proposed $300-million investment at its Horne copper smelter in Rouyn-Noranda,... 


Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
Barrick Mining officially resumes operational control of Mali mine, memo shows
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's Barrick Mining has officially resumed operational control of its Mali gold mine, according to a company memo seen by Reuters. Barrick will resume production gradually and will focus on... 


Lundin Mining to exit US nickel through Eagle sale to Talon
Lundin Mining to exit US nickel through Eagle sale to Talon
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Lundin Mining has agreed to sell its Eagle nickel/copper mine and Humboldt mill in the US to Talon Metals in a share-based transaction that will create a pure-play American... 


Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
Hemlo Mining achieves first gold pour since mine acquisition
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New mid-tier Canadian gold producer Hemlo Mining has completed its first gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine since acquiring the operation from Barrick Mining on November 26. The inaugural pour... 


OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer OceanaGold has received final permitting approval to develop its Waihi North Project (WNP) in New Zealand, unlocking access to one of the industry’s highest-grade undeveloped gold... 


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Euro Sun secures multi-facility agreement for Romanian project
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Euro Sun Mining has entered into definitive agreements with Trafigura to amend and restate the pre-development facility agreement, securing access to up to $200-million to advance... 


Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia on Friday revised its expected resources earnings up 4% to A$383-billion for the current financial year thanks to record gold prices, resilient iron ore prices and the failure of its... 


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Pensana’s shareholders reaffirm support ahead of Nasdaq listing
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA) has agreed to a staged conversion of a $15-million bridging loan to manage its ownership percentage in London-listed Pensana, while supporting the... 


Seabridge plans spin-out of Courageous Lake, sharpens focus on KSM
Seabridge plans spin-out of Courageous Lake, sharpens focus on KSM
18th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold developer Seabridge Gold has unveiled plans to spin out its 100%-owned Courageous Lake gold project in Canada’s Northwest Territories into a separate listed vehicle, in a move aimed at... 


The Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia
Paladin restructures debt facility
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has executed a restructure of its syndicated debt facility, reducing overall debt capacity while increasing financial flexibility as the company advances the ramp-up... 


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Wärtsila renews power plant services agreement at Kinross’ Tasiast mine
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Technology group Wärtsilä has renewed its operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie, a subsidiary of Canada’s Kinross Gold for a further three years. The agreement will... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


At the signing ceremony (left to right): Ben Black, CEO DFC, Manuel Mota, deputy CEO Mota-Engil, Richard Holtman, CEO Trafigura, and Mpho Mokwele, group executive for transacting at the DBSA.
DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy
18th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR)... 


Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Robust investment demand for silver, its inclusion on the US critical minerals list, and a wave of momentum buying have propelled the white metal to a fresh record high, setting prices up to close... 


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First Quantum introduces automated drilling technology to Zambian operation
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals and mining company First Quantum Minerals is introducing new automated drilling technology at its Sentinel mine, in Kalumbila, marking the deployment of this advanced system in Zambia. The... 


Boss withdraws Honeymoon EFS, launches new study
Boss withdraws Honeymoon EFS, launches new study
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium producer Boss Energy has formally withdrawn the 2021 enhanced feasibility study (EFS) for its Honeymoon in-situ recovery operation in South Australia after a detailed review flagged... 


Trilogy, South32 target 2026 mine permitting push at Alaska’s Ambler district
Trilogy, South32 target 2026 mine permitting push at Alaska’s Ambler district
18th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Trilogy Metals and its 50:50 joint venture (JV) partner South32 are positioning 2026 as a key year for advancing the Ambler mining district in northwestern... 


Flashback to Brian Gilbertson (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer.
Legendary Brian Gilbertson’s colossal contribution to mining will live on
18th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – It is difficult to know where to start when doing an obituary on Brian Gilbertson, who passed away at the age of 82 in his bed at home in South Africa surrounded... 


The joint ventures cover ground immediately adjacent to and proximal to Denison’s Wheeler River uranium project.
Denison closes Skyharbour deal, forms four exploration JVs near Wheeler River
18th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium exploration company Denison Mines has closed its previously announced transaction with Skyharbour Resources, resulting in the formation of four exploration joint ventures (JVs) covering... 


An image of the Ergo oeprations
Strike action cancelled at DRDGOLD’s Ergo operations
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Tailings retreatment company DRDGOLD said on Thursday that the planned strike action at its Ergo operations had been suspended, following a withdrawal of a previously issued 48 hours’ strike notice... 


Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea's Simandou mega mine as output accelerates
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea's Simandou mega mine as output accelerates
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea's Simandou mega mining project, promoted by the military government as a symbol of the country's economic transformation, is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting... 


Evolve has exposure to Highland Valley among other copper assets.
Evolve Royalties lists on CSE with copper-focused royalty portfolio
18th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Evolve Royalties has debuted on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), starting trading on December 17 under the ticker symbol EVR, with a portfolio anchored by royalties over some of Canada’s... 


Rincon farms out Telfer South ground to Greatland in Paterson Province JV
Rincon farms out Telfer South ground to Greatland in Paterson Province JV
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration company Rincon Resources has secured a multi-stage farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with Greatland Resources over a large portion of its Telfer South tenement package in Western... 


US agency, consortium sign $553m loan for Angola railway revamp
US agency, consortium sign $553m loan for Angola railway revamp
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

The US International Development Finance Corporation signed a $553-million loan with a consortium of firms on Wednesday for the refurbishment of an Angolan railway line - part of the Lobito... 


Meg O'Neill will be leaving Woodside with immediate effect.
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill exits to lead BP
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Thursday CEO Meg O'Neill will be leaving the firm effective immediately to join BP as its CEO. Meg O'Neill leaves Australia's biggest independent energy firm... 


Brian Gilbertson
Former BHP chief Brian Gilbertson has died, family says
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Brian Gilbertson, the South African dealmaker who helped build the global mining giant BHP Billiton before his departure as CEO in 2003, has died. He was 82. His family said in a statement on... 


Boab takes FID on fully funded Sorby Hills silver/lead project
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Boab Metals has approved a final investment decision (FID) for its Sorby Hills silver/lead project in Western Australia, clearing the way for construction and targeting first production... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos to sell two noncore assets
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Oil and gas producer Santos on Wednesday announced that it would divest two noncore assets in Queensland and offshore Northern Australia. The ASX-listed energy major executed a conditional sale... 


Wayne Bramwell
Westgold sells Mt Henry-Selene gold project to Alicanto
17th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Westgold Resources has agreed to divest its noncore Mt Henry-Selene gold project, near Norseman in Western Australia, to Alicanto Minerals in a transaction valued at $64.6-million, as... 


Lincoln signs collaboration deal to assess Kookaburra graphite for SMR use
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lincoln Minerals has signed a collaboration agreement with Canada-based SCN Canada to jointly investigate the use of graphite from its Kookaburra graphite project, in South Australia, in... 


Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube last month proposed doubling the gold royalty rate to 10% for gold sold above $2 501/oz.
Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has reversed plans to double its gold royalty rate to 10%, a new 2026 budget bill showed on Wednesday, following protests by miners and industry groups. A royalty rate of 5% would... 


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