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Macmahon posts record FY25 earnings, names Gregory Evans as next chair
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian mining contractor Macmahon Holding on Tuesday reported record revenue and earnings on the back of its Decmil acquisition and strong mining services growth, while also unveiling a... 


Firering gains full control of Atex, Alliance projects as Ricca withdraws
19th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed emerging quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer Firering Strategic Minerals has confirmed that it has received a formal notice of withdrawal from Ricca Resources in respect of... 


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Mining cost inflation, lower prices cause Northam profits to slump 25% despite record sales
19th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Holdings has reported a 25.5% year-on-year decline in operating profit to R3.6-billion for the year ended June 30, as rising mining cost inflation and... 


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Solidarity calls for decisive intervention amid possible Beeshoek mine closure
19th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Trade union Solidarity says it will demand decisive intervention during the proposed consultation on retrenchments after iron-ore producer Assmang issued a notice, highlighting the possible closure... 


John Munro
Foran Mining appoints John Munro to board
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Foran Mining has appointed mining executive John Munro to its board of directors, adding more than three decades of global industry experience as the company advances its flagship... 


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Heraeus says gold prices holding steady, silver enjoys ETF activity
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold will not be subject to US import tariffs that have been imposed on various countries, and that gold prices... 


Focus Graphite last week hosted representatives from Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation at its Lac Knife graphite project in Québec, alongside new board member Susan Rohac.
New board appointment for Focus Graphite, to join Canada trade mission in Asia
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian graphite developer Focus Graphite said on Monday it had appointed Susan Rohac to its board of directors as it looked to advance its Québec projects and strengthen international... 


Allegiant consolidates ownership of Nevada’s Bolo gold project
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-listed Allegiant Gold on Monday announced the acquisition of the remaining 49.99% interest in the Bolo gold project, in Nevada, from CopAur Minerals, giving the company full ownership of the... 


Magnetic raises A$35m to advance Lady Julie gold project
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold explorer and developer Magnetic Resources has raised A$35-million through a single-tranche placement to sophisticated, professional and institutional investors. The company will issue about... 


A stockpile of coal
South African artisanal miners want stake in critical minerals boom
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

In South Africa's coal heartland, grey smog hangs over parts of the Mpumalanga province like a thick blanket, while miners descend underground to chip away at the black rock. One of them is Mooi... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom says 291 MW renewables offtake scheme tailored to decarbonisation needs of large customers
19th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom says its recently published request for proposals (RFP) inviting large power users to bid for 291 MW of solar PV capacity that the State-owned entity is aiming to introduce in phases from the... 


The Cariboo gold project
Osisko Development raises $203m to fund Cariboo gold project
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Development on Friday closed a $203-million private placement to fund its Cariboo gold project in Canada. The offering comprised 99.1-million units priced at $2.05... 


American Rare Earths starts test mining at Wyoming mine
19th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed American Rare Earths (ARR) has begun test mining at its Cowboy State Mine (CSM) in Wyoming as part of a plan to supply feedstock for a demonstration plant. Through its US subsidiary... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle says the RIGI framework is a key catalyst to attract major foreign investment to Argentina.
Glencore weighs $13.5bn copper spend in Argentina as RIGI transforms investment climate
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major Glencore has applied to bring two of its flagship Argentine copper projects under President Javier Milei’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), seeking to unlock... 


Woodside cuts exploration, shifts focus to $39bn project pipeline after profit drop
Woodside cuts exploration, shifts focus to $39bn project pipeline after profit drop
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

Woodside Energy said on Tuesday it will scale back exploration efforts and prioritise its $39-billion project pipeline to strengthen its balance sheet, after depreciation and decommissioning costs... 


Santos flags delay in finalising ADNOC-led offer beyond deadline
Santos flags delay in finalising ADNOC-led offer beyond deadline
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Santos said on Tuesday that Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC)-led international consortium would not be able to finalise an $18.7-billion takeover bid for at least another four... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry says China and India demonstrate resilient economic and commodity demand growth.
BHP’s Henry sees resilient China, India commodity demand
19th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP Group expects demand for raw materials to remain strong despite global policy uncertainty, with CEO Mike Henry highlighting resilient growth in China and India and an... 


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UBS raises gold target price for end-March 2026 by $100 to $3 600/oz
19th August 2025 By: Reuters

UBS on Monday raised its gold target price for end-March 2026 by $100 to $3 600 per ounce as persistent US macroeconomic risks, de-dollarization trends, and strong investment demand — especially... 


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GoviEx to merge with Tombador to form Atomic Eagle
18th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mineral resource company GoviEx Uranium has signed an agreement with ASX-listed Tombador Iron to carry out a reverse takeover. The deal will see GoviEx shareholders become the majority owners of a... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Minerals Council will continue to engage DMPR on Mineral Resources Development Bill
18th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Minerals Council South Africa has said it will continue to engage extensively with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on the Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB) to... 


New Hope coal output rises 18% despite weather-hit Bengalla mine
New Hope coal output rises 18% despite weather-hit Bengalla mine
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s New Hope has reported an 18% jump in saleable coal production on Monday, buoyed by strong performance at its New Acland mine, even as severe weather and logistics constraints hit output... 


Altona submits proposal to US for funding of Moz project study
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a recent policy shift, London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that the US Government has re-engaged with the company on the possibility of providing funding support for the... 


Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence
Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence
18th August 2025 By: Reuters

Sweden's landmark Kiruna Church will begin a two-day trip to a new home on Tuesday, inching down an Arctic road to save its wooden walls from ground subsidence and the expansion of the world's... 


Thor Explorations announces high-grade mineralisation intersections at Nigeria project
18th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Minerals exploration and mining company Thor Explorations has announced further positive results from an advanced diamond drilling programme at its Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, which is... 


Tungsten Mining starts study on staged Mt Mulgine development
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tungsten Mining has kicked off a scoping study to evaluate a staged development approach at its Mt Mulgine project in Western Australia, combining a potential start-up oxide gold... 


Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
Alkane largely debt-free as it repays A$45m facility
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Alkane Resources said on Monday it had fully repaid a A$45-million project finance facility used to expand its Tomingley gold operations in New South Wales, leaving the miner largely... 


WWF SA calls for responsible, sustainable mining to be top of G20 agenda
18th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local environmental and conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF SA) says the issue of the sustainable development of a transition minerals industry should be on... 


MAC Copper clears final regulatory hurdle in Harmony takeover
MAC Copper clears final regulatory hurdle in Harmony takeover
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and ASX-listed MAC Copper said on Monday that Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) had cleared Harmony Gold Mining Company’s proposed acquisition of the company, satisfying all... 


Thungela CEO July Ndlovu
Thungela lifts South African output, but soft coal prices remain a challenge
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


Lexington expands conceptual study scope in South Africa, completes diamond drilling at US project
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has reported that the scope of a conceptual-level study of the Jelani Resources joint venture (JV) project, in South Africa, by Bara Consulting has been expanded to... 


Resolution only recently acquired the Horse Haven tungsten project.
Resolution enters two-week deal exclusivity with Snow Lake for US antimony project
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian explorer Resolution Minerals has entered a short-term exclusivity agreement with Nasdaq-listed Snow Lake Resources for its recently acquired Horse Heaven antimony/tungsten/gold/silver... 


Christian Milau
Eldorado Gold announces appointment of Milau as president
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold has announced the appointment of Christian Milau as president, effective September 12. He was most recently the CEO and a founder of Saudi Discovery Company, a... 


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Orion raises A$1.93m, with strong South African investor support
18th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals’ share purchase plan (SPP), which closed on August 12, has raised A$1.93-million, or about R22.2-million. Under the SPP, each eligible shareholder was entitled to... 


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Denison closes $345m convertible note offering to fund uranium projects
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Denison Mines said on Friday it has closed a $345-million offering of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031, positioning the Canadian uranium developer to advance its flagship... 


Kavango encouraged by Botswana exploration progress
18th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kavango Resources is encouraged by a recently completed ground geophysical programme at the company’s Karakubis copper project, in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), part of its 6... 


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