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Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne.
Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges
8th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 


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Kenmare starts commissioning of upgraded plant to unlock Nataka orezone at Moma
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and ISE-listed titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed a major upgrade of its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A at the Moma titanium minerals mine in... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


Sheffield Thunderbird mine
Sheffield’s Thunderbird mine hits record production in September quarter
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird mineral sands mine, in Western Australia, reached record production in the September quarter. Total ore mined rose by 6% from the previous quarter to... 


Mining near Rubaya in the DRC
Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals
1st October 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Congolese firm under US sanctions won a court ruling that may aid its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts to shore up supplies of critical minerals.... 


23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s mining and energy workforce has bounced back strongly from last year’s downturn, but a new forecast warns future growth risks being undermined by weakening project pipelines, mounting... 


Utah Road upgrade delivers safer, stronger Pilbara freight link
19th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah road pavement rehabilitation project, delivering a key upgrade to one of Western Australia’s busiest freight corridors. The A$11.8-million works,... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


Iluka shares slump after suspending Cataby, SR2 production
Iluka shares slump after suspending Cataby, SR2 production
10th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Shares in Australia's Iluka Resources slumped 13% on Wednesday after the mineral sands producer said it would suspend operations at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 (SR2) in Western... 


The Walviskop mineral sands operation
Kazera records improved diamond recovery at South African operation
2nd September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed investment company Kazera Global has recovered the first diamonds at its Deep Blue Minerals (DBM) project, in Alexander Bay, South Africa, following investment in new diamond recovery... 


The Uis tin and tantalum mine
Andrada outlines goals for the new financial year after a 'year of delivery, strategic progress'
29th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada Mining CFO Hiten Ooka has said the company's focus for the 2026 financial year is on delivering its expansion projects, maintaining tight... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Continuous reef extraction.
New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 


Moma mine, in Mozambique
Kenmare declares $0.10 interim dividend despite lower profit
20th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed titanium and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has declared an interim dividend of $0.10 apiece for the six months ended June 30. The board has recommended the interim dividend and... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


A coltan mine in the DRC
Congolese mining company rejects US allegations following sanctions
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

The Congolese mining company sanctioned by the United States this week has said it "categorically rejects" allegations linking it to armed groups and mineral smuggling in turbulent eastern... 


Sovereign Metals confirms mining method, fleet design for Malawi
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and completed the mining fleet design for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, representing another significant... 


Image broadens post-Atlas development pipeline
Image broadens post-Atlas development pipeline
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Image Resources has unveiled plans to expand its project development pipeline beyond the recently commissioned Atlas mineral sands project in Western Australia, as part of a strategy to... 


Kenmare's Moma mine, in Mozambique
Kenmare confirms all upgrade equipment for WCP A plant now on site
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Kenmare Resources has confirmed the safe delivery of a second high-capacity dredge on site at its Moma Titanium Minerals mine, in Mozambique. The company bought two new dredges as... 


First new dredge arrives at Moma mine
First new dredge arrives at Moma mine
21st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

LSE-listed Kenmare Resources has reported that the first of its two new high-capacity dredges has arrived safely at its Moma titanium minerals mine, in northern Mozambique. The new dredges form... 


Upgrade work at the WCP A is ongoing
Kenmare warns of impairment charge, but remains on track to achieve full-year production target
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources, which operates the Moma mine, in Mozambique, remains on track to achieve its production and cost guidance for the 2025 financial year, but... 


DY6 accelerating Cameroon exploration with placement, CEO appointment
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed DY6 Metals has received firm commitments for a placement to raise $4.63-million to drive exploration activities at the company’s portfolio in Cameroon. Funds raised from the placement... 


Kula Gold secures exploration licence over Malawi niobium project
4th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kula Gold will soon start a field programme at the Wozi niobium project, in Malawi, after having received formal approval of the grant of an exploration licence over the project tenement... 


Peak Minerals raises A$3.5m through strategic placement
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Peak Minerals has received a firm commitment to raise A$3.5-million through a strategic placement to a European-based investor at an issue price of $0.035 a share. The issue price is... 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


Kazera’s South African project continues to perform well
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global says operations at its Whale Head Minerals (WHM) heavy mineral sands (HMS) project, in South Africa, continue to progress well, with new processing infrastructure... 


Tin ore
Mineral smuggling from Congo to Rwanda at ‘unprecedented levels’, UN says
3rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Rwanda has reached “unprecedented levels” amid the occupation of a large swath of the region by Rwanda-backed M23... 


VHM signs offtake framework with Mitsui for Goschen HMC supply
2nd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed VHM has signed a non-binding letter of interest (LoI) with Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co for the potential supply of 40% of the heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) production from its... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


Thunderbird mine hit by port disruption
Thunderbird mine hit by port disruption
1st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mineral sands producer Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird project in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has been caught up in an equipment failure at the Port of Broome, delaying the shipment of... 


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