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US announces policy changes for offshore mineral development
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced policy changes it said would speed up the search and development of offshore critical minerals. The Bureau of Ocean Energy... 


A haul truck at the Loulo-Gounkoto mine
Mali says State working on resuming output at Barrick gold mine
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali said a temporary administrator will restart production at Barrick Mining Corp’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which was put under provisional administration earlier this month. A dispute... 


China to overtake Australia as world's top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says
China to overtake Australia as world's top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

China by next year will overtake Australia as the world's top miner of the battery metal lithium, according to a forecast from consultancy Fastmarkets, and its market prowess is expected to grow... 


Lithium miner SQM cuts 5% of Chile workforce as prices fail to bounce back
Lithium miner SQM cuts 5% of Chile workforce as prices fail to bounce back
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

The world's second-biggest lithium miner SQM has begun laying off 5% of its Chilean workforce as it contends with a protracted slump in global prices for the battery metal, according to a company... 


Peabody extends lockout at Helensburgh coal mine in Australia
Peabody extends lockout at Helensburgh coal mine in Australia
26th June 2025 By: Reuters

US coal producer Peabody Energy is extending a lockout at one of its New South Wales mines, Australia's Mining and Energy Union (MEU) said on Thursday, after its workers staged a protest, demanding... 


Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
Greenland miner eyes US, EU deals after Trump boosted interest
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Greenland’s biggest miner Amaroq Minerals is in talks with several state-backed agencies as Donald Trump’s political spotlight translates into concrete investor interest, the company’s chief... 


Copper extends gains as Goldman sees 2025 price peak in August
Copper extends gains as Goldman sees 2025 price peak in August
26th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper extended gains for a fifth day, after Goldman Sachs Group said it expected prices to rise to a 2025 peak of around $10 050 a ton in August, as supplies outside the US tighten. Traders of... 


Statistical review highlights scale of energy transition challenge as emissions continue to rise
Statistical review highlights scale of energy transition challenge as emissions continue to rise
26th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global emissions from energy grew 1% to a record 40.8 Gt of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2024 as total energy demand rose 2% to a new high of 592 exajoules (EJ), the latest ‘Statistical... 


Speakers mull geopolitical considerations for mining industry
25th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second day of the London Indaba kicked off with an opening keynote session delivered by British diplomat Lord Mark Sedwill, during which he pondered some broad considerations for the mining... 


Minerals and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina
Policy certainty, consistency key to unlocking African critical minerals investment
25th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid global politisation of supply chains, increasing expectations of the mining industry and intensifying development imperatives in Africa, various African countries are gearing up policy to... 


Kumba's Sishen mine
Mark Goliath appointed as IDC's representative on Kumba board
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mark Goliath has been appointed as a nonexecutive director of Kumba Iron Ore's board with effect from July 1, representing the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). He will also serve as a... 


Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston on screen top left at London Indaba.
China sees pleasing Africa as form of insurance against trade wars, London Indaba hears
25th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

China sees pleasing Africa as a form of insurance against trade war impacts, Sydney University Associate Professor Dr Lauren Johnston spelt out at the London Indaba, the annual event organised by... 


Minerals Council pays respects to Barry Davison
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa has extended its condolences to the family and friends of Barry Davison, its former president and a key figure in South Africa’s mining history. “We extend our... 


Trigg appoints US defence adviser
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Trigg Minerals has appointed former senior US Department of Defense official Ben Harris as its US defence and armaments adviser, as the company positions its Antimony Canyon project in... 


Vedanta Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith
Copper demand growth to continue on the back of traditional and new applications
25th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global copper demand is projected to grow by 40% to 2040 with demand being driven not only by the global energy transition and digital transformation, but also by other factors. Speaking in a panel... 


Map detailing the location of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub
CSIR awarded role of coordinator for Phase 1 of the West Coast Green Hydrogen project
25th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been selected to coordinate Phase 1 of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan. This plan aims at creating a green hydrogen hub at... 


Brightstar strikes processing MoU with Paddington Gold
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Paddington Gold for the processing of ore from the Lady Shenton deposit, derisking the Menzies gold... 


The Edikan gold mine
Perseus announces leadership changes at Ghana operations
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has appointed Daniel Egya-Mensah as CEO of its Perseus Mining Ghana subsidiary, effective July 1. In this newly created role, he is tasked with providing strategic... 


Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
Madsen ramp-up continues after brief safety shutdown
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner West Red Lake Gold Mines has resumed operations at its Madsen gold mine in Ontario following a temporary shutdown prompted by a fatal underground incident on June 16. The... 


DRDGOLD CFO designate Henriette Hooijer
DRDGOLD appoints Henriette Hooijer CFO designate
25th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed gold producer and recovery specialist DRDGOLD has appointed Henriette Hooijer CFO designate, effective July 1. Her appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning, as current... 


China, India shift to higher-grade coal, cut Indonesian imports
China, India shift to higher-grade coal, cut Indonesian imports
25th June 2025 By: Reuters

Top thermal coal importers China and India are slashing Indonesian shipments of the power generating fuel in favour of energy-dense grades from elsewhere as a global fall in prices has made... 


Ivanhoe Electric pencils in 2026 construction start at Arizona copper mine
Ivanhoe Electric pencils in 2026 construction start at Arizona copper mine
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based exploration company Ivanhoe Electric has completed a preeasibility study (PFS) for its Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona, confirming the viability of a high-grade underground mine and... 


New World clears key permitting hurdle for Arizona copper project
New World clears key permitting hurdle for Arizona copper project
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed New World Resources said on Wednesday that it had secured approval for its mined land reclamation plan for the Antler copper project in Arizona. The Arizona State Mine Inspector... 


Predictive plans 250 000 oz/y West African gold mine
Predictive plans 250 000 oz/y West African gold mine
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer Predictive Discovery is set to build one of the "largest gold mines in West Africa in a generation" following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its flagship... 


India's coal stock at power plants hits record high ahead of monsoon, govt says
25th June 2025 By: Reuters

India’s coal stock at thermal power plants has reached a record high of 58.25-million tonnes, enough to meet 25 days of consumption, the government said on Tuesday, bolstering energy security ahead... 


BHP taps China's XCMG for mining fleet supply
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has announced a partnership with China's XCMG Mining Equipment for the delivery of mining fleet solutions across its global operations. Under an agreement framework signed... 


Dateline MD injects over A$1m in show of confidence
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Dateline Resources said on Wednesday that MD Stephen Baghdadi had exercised more than 53-million share options, injecting over A$1.06-million into the company and increasing his stake to... 


Ian Purdy will be available to the company until the end of his notice period in mid-December.
Paladin Energy appoints new CEO
25th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium mining company Paladin Energy on Wednesday announced the appointment of COO Paul Hemburrow as its new MD and CEO, succeeding Ian Purdy with effect from September 1. Hemburrow, who joined... 


Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand
Gold holds decline as Israel-Iran ceasefire cuts haven demand
25th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold held a decline, which was triggered by a reduction in Middle East tensions as a shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire appeared to hold, cutting haven demand. Bullion traded little changed at around $3... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Carney says Canada can hit new C$150bn NATO bill with mines
25th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can meet a steep expected increase in its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation obligations spending partly by leaning on the country’s bounty of critical... 


Peru's Buenaventura to begin gold production at San Gabriel project in November
25th June 2025 By: Reuters

Buenaventura, one of Peru's largest mining firms, expects to begin gold production in November at its $750-million San Gabriel project, CEO Leandro Garcia said on Tuesday. Construction of the... 


An image of Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Valterra Platinum bullish about platinum outlook
24th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo America Platinum (Amplats), is confident about the future of the platinum group metals (PGMs) market and confident that the newly demerged company is well... 


GoviEx expands exploration programme in Zambia
24th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

GoviEx Uranium has announced the launch of the 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project, in Zambia. Following four years of work that culminated in a positive feasibility study with a... 


Mining Indaba 2026 to highlight importance of partnerships
24th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With its vast mineral reserves, Africa possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the world. Given robust debate around which minerals will be most... 


Vale Base Metals chairperson Mark Cutifani at the London Indaba.
Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba
24th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 


GBM raises A$13m, reshapes board and consolidates Twin Hills ownership
24th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed GBM Resources on Tuesday announced a A$13-million capital raise, a board restructure, and a strategic agreement to regain full control of its Twin Hills gold project in Queensland’s... 


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