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West Wits secures approval for $12.5m loan facility
8th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and OTCQB-listed West Wits Mining has received investment committee approved terms for an initial $12.5-million loan facility from Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II, subject to the... 


URU reports positive results from AEM survey at Zeb, concludes fundraise
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed URU Metals has reported positive results from the independent interpretation of its high-power SpectremPlus airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey over the Zeb nickel project, in... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive: Growth and Strategic Development in Executive Chairperson’s Office Mike Schmidt.
New game-changing tunnel boring, reef cutting ‘meeting and beating’ all expectations
8th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Development of the innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies and the mobile tunnel boring to enable it are both going exceptionally well. The game-changing... 


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Thor Explorations acquires full interest in Douta project, acquires Bousankhoba permit
8th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations has signed a binding sale and purchase agreement with its Douta project joint venture (JV) partner International Mining Company (IMC) to acquire IMC’s entire... 


Arrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on
Arrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Arrow Minerals has suspended all project-based activities and cut corporate costs as uncertainty over the status of its exploration permits in Guinea continues to weigh on the... 


Resolute MD and CEO Chris Eger
Doropo mineral resource estimate increased by about 1 Moz – Resolute
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Since acquiring the Doropo gold project, in northern Côte d’Ivoire in the second quarter of this year, ASX- and London-listed Resolute Mining has been updating the existing definitive feasibility... 


An image of Alphamin's tin project in the DRC
Alphamin appoints two nonexec directors
8th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and TSX-V-listed Alphamin Resources has appointed Ziad Mikhael and Salman Bhatti as nonexecutive directors, at the request of its majority shareholder Alpha Mining, a subsidiary of... 


Finestar rough diamond cutting and polishing facility in Gauteng
Indian diamond polisher Finestar opens large-scale facility in Gauteng
8th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its operational footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), unveiling its latest facility in the Gauteng... 


Greenland Resources inks molybdenum supply MoU with Germany’s Hempel
Greenland Resources inks molybdenum supply MoU with Germany’s Hempel
8th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Greenland Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Düsseldorf-based Hempel Metallurgical to supply molybdenum products to the German steel industry. The... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots
Pan African Resources to move shares from Aim to LSE main market
8th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa-focused gold miner Pan African Resources has informed shareholders that it will apply for its ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the LSE’s main market for listed securities,... 


i-80 Gold secures permits, starts construction at Archimedes project in Nevada
i-80 Gold secures permits, starts construction at Archimedes project in Nevada
8th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-focused gold miner i-80 Gold said on Friday that it had received all required permits and that it had started construction at its Archimedes underground project on the Ruby Hill property in... 


China August iron-ore imports stay high as mills prepare for peak season
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in August climbed 0.6% from July, as lower prices encouraged sustained buying and as mills prepared for the peak steel demand period in September. The world's largest... 


Trump exempts gold, tungsten and uranium from global tariffs
Trump exempts gold, tungsten and uranium from global tariffs
8th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump moved Friday to exempt graphite, tungsten, uranium, gold bullion and other metals from his country-based tariffs, while subjecting silicone products to the levies. The... 


Rio Tinto backs new A$250m agriculture–carbon venture in Australia
Rio Tinto backs new A$250m agriculture–carbon venture in Australia
8th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and global investment group La Caisse have launched a A$250-million agricultural and carbon platform in Australia, with Rio Tinto signing on as a... 


Boab extends option to secure full ownership of Sorby Hills
8th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Boab Metals has extended its option agreement with Henan Yuguang (Australia) to acquire the latter’s 25% stake in the Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, in Western Australia. The... 


Marimaca Copper raises A$80m in oversubscribed placement
Marimaca Copper raises A$80m in oversubscribed placement
8th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Marimaca Copper said on Friday it had secured A$80-million through a brokered placement in Australia and select jurisdictions outside Canada, adding new institutional investors to... 


Kazatomprom seeking more ventures abroad, tripling exploration
Kazatomprom seeking more ventures abroad, tripling exploration
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

Kazatomprom, the world's largest uranium producer, announced on Friday plans to triple its exploration activities in Kazakhstan and explore international expansion opportunities, following recent... 


Terra seeks US listing to advance critical minerals strategy
8th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Terra Uranium has started the process to obtain a quotation of its shares on the US-based OTC Markets platform, aiming to broaden exposure to North American investors and deepen access... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
ARM highlights need for South Africans to work together to make country better place
5th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The need for South Africa to attract investment as a globally competitive investment destination was highlighted on Friday by Dr Patrice Motsepe, the executive chairperson of African Rainbow... 


An image showing LTI free days at Karowe
Lucara, UMS commemorate final production shaft blast, safety milestones at Karowe Mine
5th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond, along with its shaft sinking contractor in the project, United Mining Services (UMS), on September 4 hosted a final production shaft blast ceremony and safety... 


Prospect Resources MD Sam Hosack
Prospect rapidly advancing Zambian copper project
5th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Prospect Resources is positioning itself as a fast-moving copper developer in Zambia, with MD Sam Hosack telling the Africa Down Under conference on Friday that the company’s... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips
First private train operators expected to enter network over coming 12 to 36 months
5th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips reports that negotiations are under way to conclude contracts with the first 11 private train operating companies (TOCs) that have qualified to take up slots on the... 


TFR locomotives
Transnet reports smaller full-year loss
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Friday reported a smaller loss of R1.9-billion in the financial year to the end of March, down from a R7.3-billion loss in the previous year. The... 


The Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy in Vanderbijlpark
VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre
5th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance... 


Arizona Sonoran secures additional land for Cactus copper project plan
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Arizona Sonoran Copper has acquired 859.3 ha of private land adjacent to its Cactus project in Arizona, providing the additional space required to support its planned development and... 


Uranium demand set to surge 28% by 2030 as nuclear power gains momentum, WNA says
Uranium demand set to surge 28% by 2030 as nuclear power gains momentum, WNA says
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

Uranium demand for nuclear reactors is expected to jump by almost 30% in the next five years as more governments rely on nuclear power to meet zero-carbon targets, the World Nuclear Association... 


Lynas share purchase plan opens
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lynas Rare Earths’ previously announced share purchase plan (SPP) opened on Friday, providing shareholders in Australia and New Zealand with an opportunity to subscribe for up to A$30... 


Elemental Altus and EMX form new midtier royalty company
Elemental Altus and EMX form new midtier royalty company
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V Elemental Altus Royalties on Thursday announced the acquisition of NYSE-listed EMX Royalty, with the merged company to continue under the new name of Elemental Royalty. In support of the... 


Mining activity at Copper 360's operations in the Northern Cape
Copper 360 to undertake R1.15bn rights offer amid restructuring
5th September 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Northern Cape-focused copper mining company Copper 360 will undertake a rights offer of R1.15-billion, comprising new equity of R400-million and debt conversion of up to R750-million. This forms... 


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Prieska Power funding, optimised pure rare earth product, Africa's mineral endowments in focus
5th September 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the funding for the Prieska Power Reserve Project; the exceptionally pure rare earth product that has been optimised in a Johannesburg lab; and the... 


Pan American Silver closes MAG Silver acquisition
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Pan American Silver said on Thursday it had completed its acquisition of MAG Silver, adding a 44% stake in the Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico to its portfolio along with two... 


Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane has unveiled an ambitious dual-track strategy to help navigate diamond headwinds.
Dull diamond market brings Lesotho Prime Minister to Perth to help shine new rare earths jewel
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The global diamond market may be facing a challenging period, but the Kingdom of Lesotho is not sitting idle. In an address at the Africa Down Under conference, in Perth, Prime Minister Sam... 


Burkina Faso director general of the mining registry, Mamadou Sagnon
Burkina Faso clarifies stance on increased stake in West African Resources’ Kiaka mine
5th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Burkina Faso’s director-general of the mining registry, Mamadou Sagnon, has moved to assure investors that the government’s request for a greater stake in West African Resources’ (WAF’s) new Kiaka... 


Bannerman signs first uranium supply deals
Bannerman signs first uranium supply deals
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy announced on Friday that it had signed its first uranium supply agreements, securing contracts with two major North American power utilities to deliver one-million... 


Indian coal prices to be lower after tax revision, industry officials say
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

Coal prices in India will fall after revisions to taxes on the fuel that generates nearly 75% of the country's electricity, industry officials and analysts said, as a higher consumption tax is... 


CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale reopens key mine, plans to invest $12bn in Minas Gerais
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

razilian miner Vale said on Thursday it will invest 67-billion reais ($12.36-billion) in its mining operations in Minas Gerais state by 2030, as it held a ceremony to mark the reopening of a key... 


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