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The Bakubung mine
Wesizwe progressing infrastructure key to Bakubung's ramp-up
30th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum, which is developing the Bakubung mine in South Africa's North West province, says it continues to make progress in advancing key underground infrastructure needed for... 


Island Gold
Alamos cuts 2025 guidance after mill downtime, seismic event
30th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto- and New York-listed Alamos Gold has reported record quarterly free cash flow for the third quarter, driven by higher production and margins, but trimmed its 2025 production guidance by 6%... 


China lifts partial ban on iron-ore buys from Australia's Hancock, sources say
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

China's state buyer has allowed its steel mills to resume buying a type of iron-ore from Australia's Hancock Prospecting after barring such sales during a year-plus negotiation dispute, three... 


CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

First-quarter revenue at Australia's Lynas Rare Earths rose by 66% from a year earlier, the company said on Thursday, but missed market expectations, though it flagged strong demand from existing... 


The Letšeng diamond mine
Gem flags lower third-quarter output on the back of cost reduction measures
30th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Gem Diamonds, which operates the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, reports that decisive measures to conserve cash have been completed, with the anticipated $1.5-million in monthly saving... 


ENAMI wins environmental permit for new $1.7bn copper smelter
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run mining company ENAMI said on Wednesday it received an environmental permit for a new $1.7-billion copper smelter, as part of the modernisation of its Hernan Videla Lira smelting... 


Copper breakout above $11 000 to be short-lived, Goldman Sachs says
Copper breakout above $11 000 to be short-lived, Goldman Sachs says
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Current copper market fundamentals justify a price consolidation towards the top end of their $10 000 to $11 000 per metric ton forecast range, Goldman Sachs said on Thursday, while adding that any... 


Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt
Mining and energy sectors urge fine-tuning of Australia’s environmental reforms
30th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s mining and clean energy industries have given a mixed reception to the federal government’s proposed overhaul of national environmental laws, with both sectors calling for practical... 


Drill cores
Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits for noncompliance
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected... 


US President Donald Trump met with China's Xi Jingping in South Korea on Thursday.
US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

BEIJING - China has agreed to delay the introduction of its latest round of rare earth export controls as part of a deal agreed between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, but earlier... 


Trump's critical minerals adviser to meet companies in Sydney on Friday, sources say
30th October 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's adviser on critical minerals is set to meet officials of about 30 critical minerals companies in Sydney on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the US... 


 	Ntsiki Adonisi, Rachel Dagadu, Zinzi Lawrence, Amarachukwu Odo, and Chimwemwe Tembo-Shula.
South Africa’s thin-incentive critical minerals strategy noted in G20Lens analysis
30th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s critical minerals strategy is not embedded in a modernised mining policy aligned with an industrial policy. Investment incentives are thin: there are no tax holidays, royalty relief... 


Sable enters supply agreement for Lapon plant to accelerate production ramp-up
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Sable Exploration and Mining has reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lapon Plant has entered into a comprehensive operator, ore supply and processing agreement with South African... 


An iron-ore mine in Liberia
Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer pursues talks with Washington on... 


Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in DRC.
Glencore outlines cobalt strategy amid lifting of DRC’s cobalt export ban
29th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore on Wednesday outlined its strategy surrounding the export of cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which follows the lifting by the... 


Coal India's Q2 profit misses view on tepid demand, lower e-auction premiums
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Coal India, which accounts for about three-quarters of the country's coal output, reported a larger-that-expected 30% decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower e-auction premiums and... 


Petra's Cullinan diamond mine
Petra achieves solid first-quarter performance
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Petra Diamonds, which owns and operates the Cullinan and Finsch mines, in South Africa, produced 609 336 ct of diamonds in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its... 


Plaitnum
New partnership promotes responsible sourcing of PGMs
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Nonprofit organisation the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and trade association the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) have announced a new, non-exclusive collaboration... 


Kenmare appoints new nonexec director
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, has appointed Ekaterina (Katia) Ray as independent nonexecutive director, with immediate... 


Northam Platinum's Eland mine in South Africa
Northam receives positive credit rating amid improving operational profile
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Credit rating agency GCR Ratings has revised the outlook on JSE-listed Northam Platinum’s long-term issuer rating to positive, on the back of an improving operational profile, expected stronger... 


Maryse Belanger
Bélanger appointed chair of Torngat
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quebec-based Torngat Metals on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maryse Bélanger as chairperson of its board of directors. She joined the board in July. "We are delighted to welcome Maryse as... 


Key procedural decision in Kvanefjeld case
Key procedural decision in Kvanefjeld case
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) said on Wednesday that an arbitration tribunal had clarified its jurisdiction in the company’s dispute with the governments of Greenland and Denmark over... 


US official meets mining executives in Brazil to discuss rare earths, sources say
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

The US Charge d'Affaires in Brazil, Gabriel Escobar, held meetings with mining executives during an industry event on Tuesday to discuss rare earths, three sources familiar with the matter said.... 


The Syama mine in Mali
Resolute trims guidance as Syama disruptions persist
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has reported group gold production of 59 857 oz for the September quarter, down from 75 962 oz in the prior period, with output impacted continued supply... 


Almonty buys Montana tungsten project
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tungsten producer Almonty Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Gentung Browns Lake tungsten project in Beaverhead county, Montana. This marks the Toronto-listed firm's entry... 


Malaysia's ban on raw rare earths exports remains despite US deal, trade minister says
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Malaysia will maintain a ban on the export of raw rare earths to protect its domestic resources, despite signing a critical minerals deal with the United States this week, the trade minister said... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas announces A$180m new Malaysia heavy rare earths facility
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Lynas Rare Earths on Wednesday announced plans to build a new heavy rare earths (HRE) separation facility at its Malaysian operation, significantly expanding its capacity to... 


Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals has received a further A$5.17-million from Vale. This is the third tranche of funding under the binding development agreement for the joint advancement of the Iron Bear... 


Gina Rinehart
Rinehart doubles stake in Arafura Rare Earths
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has doubled down on her holdings in Australia's Arafura Rare Earths, even as shares of the developer fell by more than a fifth of its value on Wednesday due... 


Aris Mining CEO Neil Woodyer
Aris releases PEA for Toroparu gold project
29th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Aris Mining has announced positive results from a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Toroparu gold project, in Guyana, confirming the asset as a large-scale,... 


Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals, Minister says
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Canada will focus on securing supplies of critical minerals when it hosts its Group of Seven partners this week at a meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto, Natural Resources... 


Grupo Mexico's Q3 profit up over 50% on strong molybdenum, silver, zinc sales
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported third-quarter net profit rose more than 50%, boosted by higher sales volumes of molybdenum, silver and zinc even as copper production... 


Chilean police raid Codelco mining offices in probe into fatal accident
Chilean police raid Codelco mining offices in probe into fatal accident
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean police raided the offices of state-owned miner Codelco to gather information as they investigated the July collapse at its flagship El Teniente mine which killed six workers, the company... 


Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel
Cameco shares surge on US nuclear partnership
29th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium miner Cameco's shares soared as much as 24% on Tuesday after the company and its partner Brookfield Asset Management announced a binding term sheet with the US Department of... 


Tumela mine, at Amandelbult
Valterra’s third-quarter volumes dip but it expects these will recover soon
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London- and Johannesburg-listed Valterra Platinum has successfully reached steady-state production at the Tumela Lower section of the Amandelbult mine, in Limpopo, marking the completion of the... 


Develop’s Woodlawn ramp-up on track, strong forecast from Sulphur Springs
Develop’s Woodlawn ramp-up on track, strong forecast from Sulphur Springs
28th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Develop Global is on track to reach steady-state production early next year at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, in New South Wales, while an updated definitive feasibility study... 


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