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Collapse at coltan mine in eastern Congo kills 12, sources say
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

A collapse at a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has killed at least 12 people, a mining source and a civil society source said on Friday. The sources said... 


ZCCM’s earnings bolstered substantially by Mopani SEP transaction
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified mining investments and operations company ZCCM Investments Holdings’ earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be about 1 077% higher year-on-year.... 


Glencore says Australia copper smelter unviable, asks for government help
Glencore says Australia copper smelter unviable, asks for government help
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

Glencore has called its Mount Isa copper smelter unviable and is waiting to hear back on its requests for assistance from state and federal governments to keep the facility open amid tough global... 


New CSIRO software tool to accelerate mineral discovery in Australia
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has this week released LandScape+, a new online tool to help geologists interpret their geochemical data and plan follow-up exploration programmes to... 


$2m Northern Star loan to fund PolarX’s Alaska exploration season
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed PolarX has secured a $2-million loan from major shareholder Northern Star Resources to fund a resource expansion campaign at its Alaska Range copper/gold project. The loan, which is... 


Grindrod CEO Xolani Mbambo
Grinrod’s Mbambo to join Kumba as CFO from January
20th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore has announced that CFO Bothwell Mazarura will be stepping down to pursue other interests after nearly eight years of service since his appointment in September 2017.... 


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Gemfields’ Mozambique processing plant delayed
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields says final completion of its subsidiary Montepuez Ruby Mine’s (MRM’s) second processing plant (PP2), in Mozambique, has been delayed to September. The tailings belt... 


Cyclone’s Iron Bear de-risked with 100% renewable power study
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Minerals explorer and developer Cyclone Metals has marked a substantial derisking milestone at its flagship Iron Bear project in Canada, with a study by global engineering group Hatch confirming... 


Galan Lithium raises A$20m from Clean Elements Fund
Galan Lithium raises A$20m from Clean Elements Fund
20th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Galan Lithium has secured a binding commitment for a A$20-million from existing shareholder, The Clean Elements Fund, to provide the final construction funding for its lithium project in... 


Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer
Air Products, Mzansi Energy Consortium, Zambia's mining transparency make headlines
20th June 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Air Products's belief that South Africa has an opportunity to develop its own hydrogen economy; Mzansi Energy Consortium’s 12-year green energy supply... 


Greenland Resources awarded 30-year molybdenum exploitation licence
Greenland Resources awarded 30-year molybdenum exploitation licence
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian company Greenland Resources has been awarded a 30-year exploitation licence for molybdenum and magnesium – minerals that are key to the EU’s steel, defence and electric vehicle industries.... 


The Somair mine
Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by France's Orano as relations sour
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

Niger plans to nationalise the Somair uranium mine operated by France's Orano after months of worsening relations between the French state-owned company and its local partners following a 2023 coup... 


The Antler project in Arizona, US.
CAML ups New World bid, adds takeover option and A$10m funding injection
20th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's New World Resources said on Friday it had agreed to a revised acquisition proposal from London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML), including a higher cash offer and a conditional... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada could slap more duties on US steel and aluminum, says Carney
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

Canada could increase counter-tariffs on US-produced steel and aluminum if it does not reach a broader trade deal with President Donald Trump within 30 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on... 


Native title agreement clears path for Lady Julie gold development
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Magnetic Resources has announced a significant milestone for its Lady Julie gold project in Western Australia, securing a native title agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal... 


The Lakewood processing plant
Black Cat creates COO role, provides Lakewood processing update
20th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate has appointed mining executive Tim Mason as its new COO, bolstering the company’s leadership team as it advances the ramp-up of its Kal East and Paulsens gold... 


Xi’s giant iron-ore trader is shaking up a $130bn market
Xi’s giant iron-ore trader is shaking up a $130bn market
20th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Just three years after its founding, a Chinese government-run trader has become the single biggest force in the country’s $130-billion market for iron-ore imports. The rise of China Mineral... 


First Quantum takes small steps in long road to Panama mine restart
First Quantum takes small steps in long road to Panama mine restart
20th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals is receiving some encouraging signs for its shuttered mine in Panama, though the nation’s president warned there’s a long way to go before reaching a deal to restart. The... 


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Magazine round up | 20 June 2025
20th June 2025

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


Loulo-Gounkoto
Barrick’s future in Mali hinges on key gold mine permit renewal
19th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

One of the next major hurdles in Barrick Mining Corp.’s saga in Mali will be renewing a key gold mining license, after the state temporarily took over the vast Loulo-Gounkoto complex this week. The... 


Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Air Products GM marketing Arthi Govender and Air Products MD Charles Dos Santos at the Green Hydrogen Summit where Toyota, Valterra Platinum and Air Products showcased in partnership.
Focus on South Africa’s own green hydrogen market first, Air Products recommends
19th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa should initially focus intently on its local green hydrogen market rather than the global market, and progress at its own pace, which has the potential to give it a global lead. Air... 


NSW charts course beyond coal with Future Jobs and Investment Authority
NSW charts course beyond coal with Future Jobs and Investment Authority
19th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales government has unveiled the final model for its Future Jobs and Investment Authority – a new body designed to support a transition in the state’s coal-producing regions as... 


The Moma mine
Kenmare terminates buyout talks with consortium
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, has terminated discussions with a consortium, comprising Oryx Global Partners and Michael... 


The Reko Diq project area
Capital awarded a borehole drilling services contract at Barrick's Reko Diq project
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mining services company Capital has been awarded a further significant contract at Barrick Mining's majority-owned Reko Diq copper/gold project, in Pakistan, as well as exploration... 


The Caserones mine in Chile
Lundin Mining targets top-ten copper producer status with brownfield expansions and Vicuña growth
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Lundin Mining has unveiled a growth plan aimed at propelling the company into the ranks of the world’s top ten copper producers, targeting more than 500 000 t/y of copper and over... 


Wheaton strengthens leadership bench ahead of next growth phase
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has announced several senior management promotions as it prepares for what it describes as a new phase of transformative growth. Haytham... 


Resolution project advances as USFS republishes enviro report
Resolution project advances as USFS republishes enviro report
19th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The US Forest Service (USFS) has republished the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) and draft record of decision for the Resolution copper project in Arizona clearing a regulatory hurdle... 


The Balama operation in Mozambique
Syrah to resume graphite production in Mozambique
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Syrah Resources has restarted natural graphite production at its Balama operation in Mozambique, following the restoration of site access in May and the completion of preparatory... 


Gold edges higher after Fed’s inflation warning triggers decline
Gold edges higher after Fed’s inflation warning triggers decline
19th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold edged higher following a decline in the previous session triggered by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s warning of inflation risks for the US economy. Bullion was trading around $3 380... 


Platinum rallies to the highest since 2014 amid market tightness
Platinum rallies to the highest since 2014 amid market tightness
19th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Platinum extended a powerful rally to hit the highest level in more than a decade, with gains underpinned by a spike in demand and expectations for a market deficit. Spot prices surged by more... 


Everest seeks to position Australia as future rubidium supplier
19th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Everest Metals Corporation (EMC) is aiming to lead Australia’s entry into the rubidium sector by leveraging its new membership in the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC).... 


Meeka raises A$60m to accelerate Murchison growth plans
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold developer Meeka Metals has secured firm commitments for a A$60-million institutional placement to fund growth initiatives at its flagship Murchison gold project in Western Australia. The... 


Mandalay–Alkane merger clears Swedish regulatory hurdle
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mandalay Resources and Alkane Resources have received regulatory approval from Sweden for their proposed merger of equals. The Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products, which oversees foreign... 


Javelin accelerates towards production at Eureka gold project
Javelin accelerates towards production at Eureka gold project
19th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Javelin Minerals is moving to fast-track near-term production and cashflow generation from its Eureka gold project, in Western Australia, capitalising on a record Australian dollar gold... 


Sumitomo receives FIRB nod for Speewah fluorite investment
18th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Tivan has welcomed the Australian government’s approval of Sumitomo’s entry into the Speewah fluorite project joint venture (JV), with the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)... 


Koryx reports encouraging metallurgical results at Namibia project
18th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme for its wholly-owned Haib copper project, in Namibia, has shown encouraging preliminary results. Haib is an... 


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