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GR Silver halts field work in Mexico amid security push
30th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed GR Silver Mining has temporarily suspended field activities at its Plomosas silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, citing a proactive move in response to regional security issues. The... 


The San Ciprián alumina plant
Alcoa evaluates impact of Iberian blackout on Spanish refinery and smelter
30th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE- and ASX-listed Alcoa said that its San Ciprián complex in Galicia, Spain, was affected by the massive power outage that swept across the Iberian Peninsula on Monday. Both the alumina... 


The Greenbushes mine
IGO trims capex for Greenbushes lithium mine, Kwinana refinery
30th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s IGO has trimmed capital spending plans for the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia, lowering its 2025 capital expenditure (capex) forecast to between A$700-million and... 


Delta Lithium to spin off Mt Ida gold assets into Ballard Mining
30th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian exploration and development company Delta Lithium is moving to spin off its Mt Ida gold assets into a separate entity, Ballard Mining, after a significant resource upgrade... 


American Battery Technology receives $900m loan interest for lithium mine project
30th April 2025 By: Reuters

American Battery Technology said on Tuesday it has received a letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for $900-million in financing to support the construction of its Nevada-based... 


Vale checking alternatives for nickel assets amid challenging scenario
Vale checking alternatives for nickel assets amid challenging scenario
30th April 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale is studying alternatives for its nickel portfolio including selling, making partnerships or putting assets in care and maintenance, as the market faces a challenging short-term... 


TMC seeks US approval for first commercial deep-sea mining project
TMC seeks US approval for first commercial deep-sea mining project
30th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Undersea explorer The Metals Company (TMC) has submitted the first-ever application for a commercial recovery permit to mine the deep ocean under the US seabed mining code. The application, filed... 


Mintek launches Grad Hackathon for scientists under 35 at Mintek-Sci
29th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 


Gold bars
Billionaire investor John Paulson sees gold near $5 000 by 2028
29th April 2025 By: Reuters

Central bank gold buying and global trade tensions are likely to push bullion prices to near $5 000 an ounce by 2028, billionaire investor John Paulson said in an interview during which he... 


commodities trading screens
Global commodity prices expected to drop to six-year low by 2026 – World Bank
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Faltering economic growth is coinciding with ample oil supply in ways that are expected to cause a drop in global commodity prices to their lowest level of the 2020s, according to the World Bank’s... 


 	DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Darlene Creamer.
Premature gold mine closure can no longer be allowed, says 130-year-old DRDGOLD
29th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the gold price expected to be stronger for longer, hopes are high that South Africa’s five main remaining gold mining companies will maximise gold production and avoid repeating the gold... 


Harmony reports another fatality
29th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company has reported that an employee died in an incident at its surface operations at the Saaiplaas reclamation camp, in Virginia, in the Free State, on April 27.... 


An image of Motheo mine
Sandfire delivers robust results despite headwinds
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Sandfire Resources says it delivered robust operating results in the quarter ended March 31, as its teams responded well to unprecedented rainfall at both Motheo, in Botswana, and its... 


Kore receives draft financing proposal for Kola project
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Potash development company Kore Potash has received the draft financing proposal and associated draft nonbinding term sheets for its 97%-owned Kola potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, from the... 


An artisanal mining operation in the DRC
Belgium open to bigger role in Congo minerals sector, foreign minister says
29th April 2025 By: Reuters

Belgium is open to deeper involvement in Democratic Republic of Congo's minerals sector, its foreign minister said on a visit to the former Belgian colony, which is seeking to diversify its... 


ngezi mine
Zimplats reports lower mined volumes on trackless machinery constraints
29th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats has reported an 11% year-on-year and a 4% quarter-on-quarter decrease in mined volumes for the quarter ended March 31, owing to lower availability of... 


Ramelius Mark Zeptner
Ramelius refines production guidance, free cash flow hits record levels
29th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Ramelius Resources has refined its full-year production guidance buoyed by a strong March quarter marked by standout performances at its Mt Magnet and Cue operations. The... 


Northern Star's KCGM
Northern Star trims FY25 production guidance, cites KCGM setbacks
29th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources has lowered its full-year production guidance following operational challenges at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operation, in Western... 


Syrah’s Balama graphite mine remains idle
Syrah’s Balama graphite mine remains idle
29th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite operation in Mozambique remained suspended for the third consecutive quarter, with the company citing continued protest action and lack of government... 


A gold mine in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso to nationalise more industrial mines, PM says
29th April 2025 By: Reuters

Burkina Faso plans to take control of more foreign-owned industrial mines, the country's prime minister said, as the West African country seeks a bigger share of revenue from its national... 


Centerra takes 9.9% stake in Azimut with C$5.7m strategic investment
29th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Centerra Gold has agreed to invest C$5.66-million in Azimut Exploration through a strategic private placement that will see the mid-tier gold miner acquire a 9.9% stake in the Québec-focused... 


Diamonds being analysed
De Beers investor Botswana says serious buyers showing interest
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana’s government said it’s optimistic that Anglo American will find a buyer for its diamond unit De Beers this year. “We are very confident that partners are coming forward,” Botswana Vice... 


An image showing the Minim Martap project map
Canyon subsidiary receives approval for access to land at Cameroon port
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ wholly-owned in-country subsidiary Camalco Cameroon has received approval from the Port Authority of Douala to secure access to the land at the Port of Douala, in... 


An image of the Montepuez Ruby mine
Gemfields ruby auction yields $7.2m in revenue
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields’ mini auction of rough rubies recovered from its 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation, in Mozambique, has generated revenue of $7.2-million at an average sales... 


An image of Perseus MD and CEO Jeff Quartermaine
Perseus to proceed with $523m development of Tanzanian project
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, following an update of the project’s feasibility study. Perseus has... 


Citic sees ‘turning point’ for China’s steel industry this year
Citic sees ‘turning point’ for China’s steel industry this year
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s steel industry is expected to see a “turning point” this year on additional stimulus measures and production cuts, even as overseas tariffs put pressure on demand, according to Citic... 


Osisko Development’s Cariboo gets optimised feasibility boost
Osisko Development’s Cariboo gets optimised feasibility boost
29th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals company Osisko Development has released an optimised feasibility study for its 100%-owned Cariboo gold project in central British Columbia, reaffirming the project’s strong... 


Gold’s bullish sentiment seen easing as record rally stumbles
Gold’s bullish sentiment seen easing as record rally stumbles
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

The gold rally has outshone other asset classes this month — even drawing some comparisons to bitcoin — as President Donald Trump’s tariff war reshapes the global economic order, pushing investors... 


CEO Mark Bristow says Barrick is building a substantial copper business alongside its core gold operations.
Barrick proposes rebrand to reflect broader copper strategy
29th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold is rebranding as Barrick Mining, a move that reflects the company’s increasing emphasis on copper alongside its core gold operations. The proposed name change is... 


Mark Carney
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, setting up talks with US
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 


Codelco takes another step in long path to copper-mine recovery
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco posted a slight increase in first-quarter output despite power, weather and maintenance interruptions, as the world’s biggest copper producer battles to compensate for deteriorating ore... 


Lynas Rare Earths seeks US aid for Texas refinery as costs surge
29th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths is in talks with the Trump administration to counter rising costs for the refinery it’s building in Texas, while at the same time warning that the president’s tariff... 


Woodside approves $17.5bn US LNG project, targets 2029 start
29th April 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy announced on Monday it has approved a $17.5-billion investment for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Louisiana. It is the first financial... 


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