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Platinum Fortuna 1oz bullion bar, heads and tails.
Investors showing strong interest in platinum, online investment is on the rise
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investors are showing strong interest in platinum and online platinum investment is on the rise, Gold Avenue CEO Nicolas Cracco reports. Constrained supply and sensitivity to economic trends make... 


Osisko Development reports fatality at Cariboo project
Osisko Development reports fatality at Cariboo project
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSXV-listed Osisko Development has reported a contractor fatality at its Cariboo gold project in British Columbia. The company said a contractor working at surface was fatally injured on... 


The RDM mine
Equinox pays down more debt as it sells Brazil ops for $1bn
23rd January 2026 By: Duane Newman

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold will pay down a further $800-million in debt, reducing its net debt to about $150-million, significantly lowering its interest expense. This comes as the company... 


Valterra Platinum's production personnel at work.
Valterra Platinum earnings set to soar on lower sales
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The earnings of Valterra Platinum are set to soar, the Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGM) miner and refiner stated in a trading statement on Friday January 23, for the 12... 


Hudbay, Jogmec and Marubeni expand Flin Flon exploration partnership
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Hudbay Minerals has signed an amended and restated option agreement with Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) and Marubeni to expand their existing exploration... 


DRDGOLD'S Ergo solar platform on Gauteg's East Rand.
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest in Stellar Energy Solutions to NOA Group Assets... 


Skouries is nearing its transition into production.
Eldorado launches dividend as confidence grows in Greece portfolio
23rd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Midtier gold producer Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme, citing its strong financial position and growing confidence in the delivery of its major growth projects in Greece,... 


Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
Deep-sea mining company seeks international permit under new Trump rules
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

The Metals Co on Thursday became the first deep-sea miner to seek Washington's approval to mine the international seabed under a streamlined permitting process introduced earlier this week.... 


Rising copper prices help Freeport-McMoRan offset Grasberg production dip
Rising copper prices help Freeport-McMoRan offset Grasberg production dip
23rd January 2026 By: Reuters

Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher copper and gold prices offset a production drop after an accident at Indonesia's Grasberg... 


The Blackwater mine
Northern BC mining projects could generate C$69bn in economic activity – MABC
23rd January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty-four proposed mining projects in Northern British Columbia, representing an estimated C$69-billion in economic activity, could deliver major economic benefits for the province and Canada,... 


Gold miners at a mine in Mali
Mali's President tightens direct control over key mining sector
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Mali's military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector, strengthening the presidency's direct oversight of the critical gold industry, and appointed a former... 


Sandfire retains FY26 guidance
Sandfire retains FY26 guidance
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Sandfire Resources has maintained its full-year production, cost and capital expenditure guidance after reporting group copper-equivalent (CuEq) production of 72 100 t in the first half... 


South32 Arctic and Bornite projects.
South32 targeting Arctic project in Alaska with joint venture partner
22nd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed South32 is targeting the copper-dominant Arctic project in the Ambler mining district of north-western Alaska with its Canada-based 50:50 joint venture (JV)... 


Sasol reports Louisiana cracker plant restart, beneficial operation at South African destoning plant
22nd January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol, reporting on its performance for the six months to December 31, 2025, says its Southern Africa destoning plant reached beneficial operation in... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic approved for listing on US’s OTCQB Venture Market
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths’ ordinary shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US, providing investors in that country with improved access to participate in the... 


An image of Haib copper project
Koryx closes offering, announces placement to advance Namibian project
22nd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian copper company Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal private placement offering of an aggregate 18.8-million common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of over... 


Greatland's Telfer operation
Wyloo lifts Greatland stake to 18.13% through Newmont buyout
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Private investment group Wyloo has increased its shareholding in ASX- and Aim-listed Greatland Gold to 18.13% after exercising its option to acquire Newmont’s remaining 9.9% interest in the... 


Fresnillo enters Canada with Probe Gold acquisition
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

London- and Mexico-listed Fresnillo has completed its acquisition of Canadian explorer Probe Gold, securing entry into the prolific Val d’Or gold district in Quebec and expanding its long-term... 


Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast
22nd January 2026 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5 400/oz from $4 900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold. Spot gold climbed... 


US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, giving a boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to speed permits for deep-sea mining in international waters
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for companies hunting for critical minerals in... 


Copperhead targets deep-sea minerals push with C$4m placement
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-listed Copperhead Resources, which plans to rename itself Deep Sea Minerals, on Wednesday announced a C$4-million private placement to accelerate its entry into the deep-sea critical... 


European Lithium raises A$124m from further CRML share sale
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed European Lithium has further strengthened its balance sheet after selling an additional five-million shares in US-listed Critical Metals (CRML), generating net proceeds of about... 


(From left) GoldBod director Marrietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, GoldBod chair Kojo Fynn, GoldBod CEO Samuel Gyamfi, GoldBod deputy CEO Richard Nunekpeku, Gold Coast Refinery chair and CEO Dr Said Deraz, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana H E Wael Fathy, Rand Refinery CEO Dean Subramanian, Gold Coast Refinery executive director Imad Deraz.
South Africa’s Rand Refinery enters strategic partnership with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a major advance that enables local refining of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold and elevates West Africa's responsible sourcing standards to a new high, South Africa’s Rand Refinery, as... 


Blanket mine shaft
Caledonia successfully raises $150m through upsized note offering
21st January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After successfully closing a $150-million seven-year convertible senior note offering, gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation says it will start ordering long lead-time equipment for the Bilboes... 


Langer Heinrich in Namibia
Paladin lifts Langer Heinrich output as FY26 production tracks upper guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has reported a 16% quarter-on-quarter increase in uranium production at its Langer Heinrich mine (LHM) in Namibia, as operations continue to ramp up towards full mining... 


Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar
Vale’s copper ambition is to produce 1Mt/y
21st January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Vale’s base metals unit wants to eventually produce one-million tons of copper by developing existing assets, exceeding an output target for 2035. Major mining firms such as Anglo American and Rio... 


Permit approval for Centerra to extend Mount Milligan to 2035
Permit approval for Centerra to extend Mount Milligan to 2035
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Centerra Gold has received amended environmental assessment approval and all related permits to allow its Mount Milligan mine, in central British Columbia, to continue operating through... 


Teck production in line with guidance
Teck production in line with guidance
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian major Teck Resources has reported 2025 yearly copper production of 453 500 t, in line with previously disclosed guidance, supported by strong operational performance across its portfolio... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi (left) and Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Sasol, Valterra Platinum on board Hydrogen Council as next delivery phase takes off
21st January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In an announcement to Mining Weekly from Brussels on Tuesday January 20, South Africa’s Simon Baloyi, the CEO of Sasol, and South Africa's Craig Miller, the CEO of Valterra Platinum, featured... 


Spot gold crosses $4 800/oz for the first time
Spot gold crosses $4 800/oz for the first time
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Spot gold surged past the psychological milestone of $4 800/oz on Wednesday for the first time, as safe-haven demand kept bullion a favored asset. 


Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
Rio Tinto leans on copper as Pilbara steadies after earlier storms
21st January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto reported robust production results for 2025, highlighted by an 8% year-on-year increase in copper-equivalent output. The strong performance was driven by the company’s... 


Rowena Smith and Mark Chalmers
Energy Fuels to acquire ASM in A$447m rare earths deal
21st January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

US-listed Energy Fuels is adding another building block in its rare earth supply chain vertical integrations plans with the proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM),... 


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