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President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System... 


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South32 Mozambique smelter wind-down to impact jobs, potentially Eskom
12th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australian diversified miner South32 has confirmed that its Mozal aluminium smelter, in Mozambique, will be put into care and maintenance in March. “As announced in December 2025, Mozal aluminium... 


Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has raised a slew of legal and technical issues with the draft trading rules being considered for approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and has indicated that it... 


Gold Candle to acquire Fokus in C$65m all-cash Abitibi deal
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Privately funded explorer Gold Candle will acquire TSX-V-listed Fokus Mining in an all-cash transaction valued at C$65-million, significantly expanding its land position and gold resources in the... 


Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian miner Paladin Energy is on track to complete the ramp up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to reach maximum output from July as higher prices help to accelerate mining... 


Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project to ‘touch the reef’ in 2027
12th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama platinum group metal (PGM) project has moved from paper to a venture that is looming large on the horizon, says MD Johan Odendaal. The Bengwenyama project is 70%... 


Bannerman seals $321m Etango funding deal with CNNC subsidiary
Bannerman seals $321m Etango funding deal with CNNC subsidiary
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy has secured a strategic financing and joint venture (JV) agreement with CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL), paving the way for debt-free construction of its Etango uranium... 


Release signs lease agreement for 21 MW solar plant at Motheo copper mine
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 


FQM's Kansanshi mine, in Zambia
FQM, Anzana Electric Group partner to build up to 50 MW of baseload hydropower in Zambia
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and electric utility company Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic collaboration to develop new hydropower generation projects in northern... 


ERG Africa CEO Davron Vakhabov, DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and EGC chairperson Gino Buhendwa Ntale
ERG Africa, EGC sign MoU to formalise responsible artisanal mining in the DRC
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

On the sidelines of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11, Eurasian Resources Group in Africa (ERG Africa) and the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a... 


Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore having abandoned their plans to merge, BMI – a Fitch Solutions Company – says it still expects robust merger and acquisition (M&A) momentum in the... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
South Africa's mining output for Dec up 2.5% y/y; full-year production up only 0.1%
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in December, with iron-ore and manganese ore having made the largest positive contributions and platinum-group metals and coal having... 


Afreximbank, DBSA partner to boost trade finance capacity for intra-Africa trade
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 


The Mozal smelter
Australia's South32 confirms Mozambique plant wind-down after profit beat
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian diversified miner South32 reaffirmed it would put its Mozambique aluminium plant on care and maintenance next month after a drought hit power supply, as it posted a higher first-half... 


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Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Platinum's run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily in new projects, with executives signalling they plan to prioritise shareholder payouts for now amid concerns... 


Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has started its inaugural toll-milling campaign for ore from the Lucky Strike gold mine, near Kalgoorlie. Twenty-four-hour haulage is under way, transporting ore to... 


Manganese ore being transported via conveyor
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gabon's mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country's 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that... 


Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first... 


Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia is reviewing its decision to take over the Martabe gold mine from a company linked to Jardine Matheson, its energy minister said late on Wednesday, after previously announcing it would... 


Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Prairie Limited has begun installing foundation piles and grade beams at its flagship Pad #1 site at its namesake project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company reported on Wednesday that... 


London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell.
LBMA hopes Rand Refinery’s gold partnership with Ghana is 'first of many'
12th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

I hope it's the first of many, says London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) CEO Ruth Crowell of the strategic gold partnership that South Africa’s Rand Refinery has entered into with Ghana’s Gold... 


Jubilee mill
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49%
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Northern Star Resources reported a 49% surge in its first-half profit on Thursday, boosted by higher realised gold prices, sending its shares to a record high. Shares of the company... 


Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba
Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo will look for other partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the US does not lead to concrete projects, the country's mines minister said. "Everything... 


CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 


Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit
Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

China’s Zijin Mining will initiate Congo’s first lithium output in June from the disputed Manono deposit and move immediately to exports, the company and state miner Cominiere said, marking a major... 


Kemerton, Australia
Albemarle to idle Australia lithium plant after profit miss
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium, posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday and said it would idle a major Australian processing plant as it continues to face weak... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump directs Energy Department to issue funds to keep coal plants online
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants in his latest effort to boost the coal sector. The move, which was announced... 


Premier concludes contract for Zulu flotation plant
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals announces that its subsidiary Zulu Lithium has concluded the procurement, installation and commissioning contract with Xinhai Technology Processing’s... 


Rough diamonds being sorted
Botswana's State-owned diamond company turns to contract sales to manage tough market
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 


Neal Froneman
Froneman, Humphries take seats on board of Australian PGM hopeful
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian platinum group metals (PGM) developer Podium Minerals has appointed former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman as its nonexecutive chairperson. The appointment, effective immediately,... 


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Kefi completes financing package for Tulu Kapi
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper’s subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM) has signed a $20-million equity-ranking-royalty with Chancery Royalty. This is a key final part of the $340-million... 


Ecobank Sierra Leon MD Sebastian Ashong-Katai and Meya Mining CEO Jan Joubert
Ecobank mobilises $65m in African capital to accelerate Sierra Leone’s mining industry
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 


Anglo American, UK announce impact finance facility for SMEs
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The UK government and diversified miner Anglo American have announced the establishment of a £2-million Impact Finance Facility, delivered through the Impact Finance Network (IFN). This financing... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Operation
Pan African to report significant jump in interim EPS, HEPS
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 


Kazera provides update on operational activities in South Africa
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has reported that, following the seasonal slowdown over the South African Christmas and summer holiday period, activity at its operations has accelerated as expected, with... 


A copper mine in the DRC
France seeks African input on critical minerals for G7 summit
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Critical minerals will be one of the topics discussed at this year's G7 summit, pointed out French government Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Ores and Minerals Benjamin... 


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