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The Wheeler River camp
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... 


Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
Western says uranium recovery weaker than expected
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-focused Western Uranium and Vanadium said it is adopting a more conservative operating strategy as uranium prices remain steady, with the term price ending July at $81/lb and spot prices ranging... 


Charger defines maiden lithium resource at Medcalf deposit
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Charger Metals on Monday reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Medcalf lithium deposit at the Lake Johnston project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential... 


The Muga project in Spain
China’s Minmetals pulls plug on investment in Highfield
18th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Highfield Resources faced a significant setback on Monday after China Minmetals and its subsidiary Qinghai Salt Lake Industry (QSL) formally declined to proceed with a proposed... 


Gold bars
Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine
18th August 2025 By: Reuters

Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250-million Chinese-owned project in the country's east that will also refine the bullion to 99.9% purity, according to a statement from... 


South Africa's ARM to buy more shares in Canadian copper miner
16th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has signed a subscription agreement to buy 25.78-million common shares in Canadian company Surge Copper Corp at a price of C$0.175 a share, for a... 


The Makhado pit
MC Mining starts openpit mining at Makhado
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Australia- and Johannesburg-listed MC Mining has started openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, in Limpopo. An associated coal handling and preparation plant... 


Tungsten
Almonty on track to start initial production at flagship South Korean tungsten mine
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Tungsten miner Almonty Industies CEO and president Lewis Black says the company has made solid strides across several strategic initiatives to lay the groundwork for the company’s next phase of... 


An image of wind turbines at the Ummbila Emoyeni project
Electricity Minister lauds Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project
15th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on August 14 visited Seriti Green’s flagship Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project in Mpumalanga, highlighting it as an exemplar for the... 


The Lion Ferrochrome Smelter.
Ferrochrome: In my view, we’re fairly close to possible solution – Glencore Alloys CEO
15th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

“We are, in my view, fairly close to a possible solution,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard said during Merafe Resources question time earlier this week amid South Africa going all out to prevent... 


Gruyere mine, in Australia
Gold Road confirms shareholders will vote on takeover by Gold Fields in Sept
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Gold Road Resources has confirmed that a scheme booklet related to an entity of Gold Fields acquiring all of Gold Road’s shares has been registered with the Australian Securities and... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye-Stillwater to report rebound in interim HEPS
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining at metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between $0.098 and $0.109, or between 180c and 200c in rand terms, for the... 


Master Drilling expects over 450% increase in interim EPS
15th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Master Drilling says it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 to be between 212c and 219.50c, compared with the EPS of 37.50c for the six months ended... 


Altona confirms fluorspar in gallium samples from Monte Muambe
15th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that it has received partial mineralogy and geochemistry results of gallium samples from the Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, in... 


Nurol said to eye Alamos’ Türkiye mines stuck in $1bn claim
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Türkiye’s Nurol Holding is seeking to buy Alamos Gold Inc.’s local mines in a deal that could bring an end to the Canadian miner’s $1 billion claim against the government for alleged mistreatment.... 


Water in a glass
Zambia assures public water is safe after mine-pollution spill
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Zambian government sought to calm public concerns about pollution levels after a study found that the damage done by a disaster at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February was much larger... 


LME traders
LME to adopt changes to block trades to boost electronic trading
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

 The London Metal Exchange will go ahead with planned reforms that seek to funnel more trading onto its electronic system to boost liquidity, it said on Friday. The exchange, the world's oldest and... 


Lithium salt flats in South America
Bolivia election: What you need to know
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Almost eight-million Bolivians are set to vote on August 17 for a new president, vice president and all legislative seats - 26 senators and 130 deputies. Ex-President Evo Morales, Bolivia's... 


Iron-ore stockpiles
Iron-ore set for weekly decline on China's weakening property demand
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures slipped on Friday, on track for a weekly loss, as property demand in China weakened. The most-traded January iron-ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1... 


Denarius records first revenue as Colombia project ramps up
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian junior company Denarius Metals has generated its first revenues during the second quarter ended June 30, after production got under way at its Zancudo gold/silver project, in Colombia, in... 


Puma Exploration is focused on precious metals projects in New Brunswick, Canada
Puma Exploration temporarily halts activities in New Brunswick on wildfire risk
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mineral exploration company focused on identifying and developing a pipeline of precious metals projects in New Brunswick, near Canada's Renowned Bathurst Mining Camp, has temporarily... 


Rare earth oxides
China warns western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages, as Beijing tightly controls supply of the metals that are vital for electric vehicles and other... 


Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer
Ferrochrome demand, carbon emissions in steelmaking, SA economic opportunities make headlines
15th August 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer tells us why despite ferrochrome demand being up, South Africa’s production has fallen; how Kumba Iron Ore is helping to lessen carbon emissions in global... 


Aluminium smelting
Russian aluminium giant Rusal swings to first-half loss as expenses surge
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Rusal reported a first-half net loss on Friday, as rising costs, higher interest expenses and foreign exchange fluctuations weighed on the Russian aluminium producer's earnings. The Hong... 


Magazine round up | 15 August 2025
Magazine round up | 15 August 2025
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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


Gosse spring near the Olympic Dam mine
BHP, Curtin join forces on pioneering eDNA biodiversity project at Olympic Dam
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major BHP has partnered with Curtin University and the University of Adelaide on a ground-breaking research initiative at its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia, aiming to... 


The Los Gatos mine
First Majestic posts record second-quarter earnings, revenue
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Silver and gold miner First Majestic Silver Corporation has reported record financial results of the second quarter, ended June 30, with net earnings of $56.6-million – a significant improvement on... 


Drill core from a Brazil Potash project
Brazil Potash seeks up to $1.8bn to build Amazon mine
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil Potash Corp is in talks with banks and other lenders to secure between $1.7-billion and $1.8-billion in debt to fund its planned potash mine in Brazil's Amazonas state, CE Matt Simpson said... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
This century’s greatest gold discovery prospect being advanced by an excited Barrick
14th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Fourmile is rapidly competing to be the largest and highest-grade gold discovery in the industry this century, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow enthused during the quarterly presentation of the New... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


An image of the speakers from the webinar
Collaboration, accountability, mentorship key to helping women advance in business
14th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the evolving role of women in South Africa’s business environment, coordinated efforts and collaboration are key in helping to overcome the challenges they faced and in advancing female... 


Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
Lake Resources halts trading on planned fundraising
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer Lake Resources has requested a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential capital raising, the company said in a filing to the ASX on Thursday. The lithium company,... 


A surface mining operation owned by DRDGOLD
DRDGOLD flags up to 74% increase in full-year earnings
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Surface gold miner DRDGOLD expects to report an up to 74% increase in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended June 30, primarily on the back of... 


Copper produced in Zambia
Zambia copper output falls slightly in Q2, minister says
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Zambia's copper production fell slightly in the second quarter of the year due to problems faced by four mines, its mines minister said on Thursday. Minister Paul Kabuswe cited issues at Sino... 


Swiss gold industry warns against Swatch boss's US gold tax proposal
Swiss gold industry warns against Swatch boss's US gold tax proposal
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

Switzerland's gold industry on Thursday voiced scepticism about a proposal by the boss of watchmaker Swatch to introduce a levy on gold exports to the United States in retaliation for US tariffs on... 


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