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US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
8th October 2024 By: Reuters

A US congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conflict minerals disclosure rule has reduced violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, it... 


OceanaGold’s Waihi North and Macraes Phase 4 projects have been included in the list.
11 mining projects included in NZ fast-track list
7th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Of the 149 infrastructure and development projects released this weekend for inclusion in New Zealand’s Fast Track Approvals Bill, 11 are mining projects. These include OceanaGold’s Waihi North... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba
2nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 


A mine near the town of Rubaya in the DRC
UN says Congo rebels generating $300 000 monthly in seized mining area
1st October 2024 By: Reuters

Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan mining region, imposing a production tax estimated to generate around $300 000 in monthly... 


Strandline secures A$5m NAIF funding for Coburn airstrip
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Strandline Resources is pushing ahead with efficiency improvements at its Coburn mineral sands project, supported by a $A5-million advance from the Northern Australian Infrastructure... 


Shareholders of Base Resources greenlight Energy Fuels acquisition
Shareholders of Base Resources greenlight Energy Fuels acquisition
6th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has cleared a major hurdle in its acquisition of Base Resources, as the latter’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the buyout during a... 


Base Resources MD Tim Carstens
Base Resources reports 50% y/y revenue decline
26th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and Aim-listed mineral sands producer and developer Base Resources has reported revenue of $135.1-million for the financial year ended June 30, which is a 50% reduction on revenue reported for... 


Eneabba stockpile
Iluka won’t complete rare earths refinery without more govt funding – CEO
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral sands miner Iluka MD Tom O’Leary said this week that the company would not complete its rare earths refinery in Western Australia without more Australian government funding. Speaking after... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
FIRB approves Energy Fuels’ acquisition of Base
21st August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Energy Fuels has received written confirmation from the Foreign Investment Review Board(FIRB)  that the Australian government has no objections to its proposed merger with ASX- and... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Kazera receives certification to begin mineral sands mining
15th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has received certification from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in South Africa, which will allow for the imminent start of mining and the production of heavy mineral... 


Dawie Roodt
Be prepared for new economic future as biggest Electra Mining Africa show approaches
14th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 


Tom Hickey
Kenmare FD Hickey to succeed outgoing MD Carvill
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has appointed FD Tom Hickey to succeed Michael Carvill as MD, with effect from August 15. Carvill is stepping down as Kenmare MD after 38... 


Marula granted permit for Blesberg openpit mining
2nd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining's Southern African Lithium and Tantalum Mining subsidiary has been awarded a mining permit for its Blesberg lithium and tantalum... 


Utshalo founder Paul Miller.
Orion’s capital-raising success kindling hopes of greater small-end investment in mining
1st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The capital-raising success that emerging copper and zinc mining company Orion Minerals achieved is kindling high hopes that smaller South African shareholders will be facilitated to play a greater... 


Image’s Atlas mining proposal approved
31st July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Image Resources has received approval of the mining proposal for its 100%-owned Atlas mineral sands project, located 170 km north of Perth in the North Perth Basin. The mining proposal... 


Sierra Rutile goes with Lenoil offer, pays break fee to Gemcorp
29th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gemcorp Commodities will not go ahead with its proposed takeover of Sierra Rutile and has terminated its bid implementation agreement, releasing the suitor from making an offer for the... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council South Africa supports beneficiation where the economics make sense
24th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa, whose members account for 90% of this country's annual mineral production by value, supports beneficiation where the economics make sense. “Therefore, we welcome the... 


Higher, all-cash offer emerges for Sierra Rutile
Higher, all-cash offer emerges for Sierra Rutile
22nd July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Sierra Rutile on Monday announced a new offer for the company – the third in the last four months – with major shareholder Lenoil throwing its hat in the ring. Lenoil, which has an... 


Kenmare MD Michael Carvill
Kenmare on track to achieve full-year guidance
17th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Titanium and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has confirmed in a July 17 trading update for the quarter and half-year ended June 30, that it is on track to achieve its full-year guidance on all... 


An image showing a solar park from Sola's projects
South Africa’s largest wheeling project celebrates official commissioning
16th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vertically-integrated renewable-energy solutions provider the Sola Group has celebrated the official commissioning of South Africa’s largest operational wheeling project, which will add 256 MW of... 


Metallica recommends Diatreme offer
Metallica recommends Diatreme offer
11th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Emerging silica sands developer Diatreme Resources has welcomed the decision by an independent board committee (IBC) of Metallica Minerals to recommend that shareholders accept Diatreme’s takeover... 


Soldiers fighting in the DRC
Conflict in Congo threatens trade in key metals, UN experts say
9th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Companies buying metal sourced from central Africa could be exposing themselves to UN sanctions for supporting war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report by UN experts.... 


Sierra Rutile completes initial safety review
Sierra Rutile completes initial safety review
1st July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Sierra Rutile has announced the completion of its initial safety risk review of Area 1, leading to the resumption of operations at the Sierra Leone mine after a temporary suspension.... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane being interviewed by Mining Weekly.
Mining needs one-stop regulatory environment to boost growth – Minerals Council
27th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South African mining needs what is often referred to as a one-stop shop to ensure that an applicant is not sent from one department to the other but goes to one place where the application is... 


Barrick Gold chairperson John Thornton
Business model of Western mining industry needs new power, London Indaba highlights
25th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

New power is needed by the Western mining industry, which is still functioning on a trailing old power business model. This was highlighted at Tuesday’s London Indaba, where a spotlight was shone... 


University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu (left) and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Global gold mining major highlights academic partnership with South Africa’s Fort Hare
21st June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The University of Fort Hare, where the offspring of mineworkers were the first graduates, has agreed a R12.5-million, initial ten-year academic partnership with gold mining major AngloGold Ashanti,... 


Orion, Thungela, Richards Bay Minerals make headlines
Orion, Thungela, Richards Bay Minerals make headlines
21st June 2024

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa becoming one of the world’s most compelling short-term investment stories, which is good news for Orion Minerals; Thungela Resources being... 


Marula finalising arrangement for first sales from Blesberg project
20th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa-focused battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining’s executive management team is finalising the outstanding logistics and export arrangements for the initial 500 t of... 


Richards Bay Minerals GM for Growth Strategy Bradley Reddy.
Fast-greening Richards Bay Minerals now eyeing on-site renewables, storage, aggregation
19th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Energy-intensive Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), which consumes an average of 1.8 terawatts of power a year, was able to secure its latest 140 MW wind energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in six... 


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