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St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 


1911 Gold delivers positive PEA for True North project
Updated 7 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed 1911 Gold has delivered positive results from an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its True North gold project in Manitoba. The PEA, prepared by AMC Mining... 


From left Tebello Chabana, Shamini Harrington, Bongani Motsa.
South Africa can learn from Finnish beneficiation model, Minerals Council says at Mining Indaba
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic Rare Earths initiates organisational changes to drive development
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has initiated organisational changes to drive its global rare earth magnet expansion, including the relocation of MD Tim Harrison to Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and... 


The Reko Diq project in Pakistan
Miners need to adopt the concept of sustainability, says Barrick exec
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining has to move from the traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to an inclusive sustainability approach, argued Barrick Mining group sustainability executive Grant... 


A stack of silver bars
Rising investment to keep global silver demand steady in 2026, Silver Institute says
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Global silver demand is expected to remain steady in 2026 with gains in retail investment offsetting most of the losses across industrial, jewellery and silverware demand, the Silver Institute... 


Ascot plans name change to Cambria, outlines 2026 strategy
Ascot plans name change to Cambria, outlines 2026 strategy
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources on Tuesday announced plans to change its name to Cambria Gold Mines, as it outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 and provided an update on its restructuring... 


Exploration in Africa
US focusing on critical minerals, stresses robust due diligence
11th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently has, regarding mining, a particular focus on critical minerals, pointed out USTDA deputy director and COO Thomas Hardy. He was speaking in a... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Elevra signs nonbinding spodumene offtake MoU with Mangrove
Elevra signs nonbinding spodumene offtake MoU with Mangrove
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from its North American... 


Duncan Wanblad
Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation, Teck merger good for SA – Wanblad
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Tow this... 


Minerals Council CEO Zero Harm Forum chairperson Japie Fullard with Minerals Council safety & sustainable development head Dushen Naidoo (left).
Worrying fall-of-ground regression outlined by Minerals Council at Mining Indaba
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Minerals Council South Africa will renew its focus on key safety interventions, particularly on eliminating falls-of-ground (FoG) incidents, which have increased in the past year despite 2025’s... 


Fluor appointed to lead Donlin Gold feasibility study
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering firm Fluor Corporation has been appointed to lead the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, developer Novagold reported on Monday. Fluor has been... 


Mountain Province pauses expansion, faces funding pressure at Gahcho Kué
Mountain Province pauses expansion, faces funding pressure at Gahcho Kué
10th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian diamond producer Mountain Province Diamonds has paused an expansion project and is working to meet funding obligations at its flagship Gahcho Kué mine, as prolonged weakness in the global... 


PMET targets C$130m in dual financings to advance Canada project
PMET targets C$130m in dual financings to advance Canada project
10th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium developer PMET Resources is pursuing financings of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development at its Shaakichiuwaanaan critical minerals project in... 


Miners abducted in Mexico killed, says Canada’s Vizsla Silver
Miners abducted in Mexico killed, says Canada’s Vizsla Silver
10th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and NYSE-listed Vizsla Silver on Monday confirmed the deaths of several of the ten workers abducted from its Panuco project site in Concordia, Mexico, on January 23. The company said it had... 


TechMet's Brian Menell
TechMet targets up to $200m in new fundraising, CEO says
9th February 2026 By: Reuters

US-backed investment vehicle TechMet is looking to raise up to $200 million in additional funds as it seeks to finance critical minerals projects, CEO Brian Menell said on Monday. Privately-held... 


Newmont presses Barrick on Nevada performance ahead of IPO
Newmont presses Barrick on Nevada performance ahead of IPO
9th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold major Newmont has called on Barrick Mining to improve the operational performance of Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) before proceeding with a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its North... 


US agency confirms intentions to support Monte Muambe project
9th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Trade and Development Agency (STDA) has confirmed its intention to support London-listed Altona Rare Earths’ Monte Muambe rare earths project, in Mozambique. The confirmation was provided by... 


An image of Ergo
Higher rand gold price to give DRDGOLD’s interim earnings a significant boost
9th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD expects to report earnings per share (EPS) of between 216.9c and 228.2c for the six months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of between 93% and 103% on... 


Executive chairperson Marcus Edwards-Jones
UK-based Phoenix Copper suspends top brass amid payment inquiry
9th February 2026 By: Reuters

UK-based Phoenix Copper said on Monday it had suspended its executive chairperson and finance chief with immediate effect while it investigates allegations over their conduct and past payments to a... 


Blocks of copper are piled up during the production of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics bronze medals at the Italian Mint in Rome, Italy, December 5, 2025.
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals
9th February 2026 By: Reuters

The US is using offtake deals and State-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, diplomats, executives and... 


Peabody CEO James Grech
US coal plants here for the long term, says Peabody
9th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company Peabody Energy believes that coal-fired power generation will remain key to the US energy mix for decades, supported by favourable policy, rising electricity demand and the... 


Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
A years-long push to unite Glencore and Rio fell apart in a day
9th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

For more than a decade, it was the deal mining billionaire Ivan Glasenberg had sought more than any other: putting Glencore — the sprawling commodity trader-cum-miner he built — together with... 


Sibanye-Stillwater’s K4 Marikana shaft.
More renewable energy secured for Sibanye-Stillwater's South African mines
6th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Precious and green metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has concluded a flexible renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy trader Etana Energy, involving the supply of 220 MW... 


Randy Smallwood
Wheaton names Hodaly CEO as Smallwood steps up to chair
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has announced a leadership transition that will see president Haytham Hodaly succeed co-founder Randy Smallwood as CEO from March 31, 2026,... 


Last quarter production rises to highest level of year.
Highest annual shareholder returns in Barrick history – ‘with more to come’
6th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The balance sheet of New York- and Toronto-listed gold and copper mining company Barrick is in phenomenally good shape, with future capital investment programmes well-funded. Significant excess... 


US DFC backs Serra Verde with $565m for rare earths expansion
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rare earths miner Serra Verde has secured a $565-million financing package from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The financing includes an option for the US government... 


Peabody’s Centurion mine to begin longwall mining ahead of schedule
Peabody’s Centurion mine to begin longwall mining ahead of schedule
6th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Peabody Energy is set to begin longwall mining this week at its Centurion mine in Australia’s Bowen basin, two months ahead of schedule. Centurion is Peabody’s flagship Tier 1 premium hard... 


Barrick reviews Pakistan project amid security concerns
Barrick reviews Pakistan project amid security concerns
6th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-headquartered Barrick Mining has delayed the closing of financing for its Reko Diq copper/gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province amid rising security concerns. Barrick CFO Graham... 


Capstone to resume full production at Chile's Mantoverde mine as strike ends
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Capstone Copper said on Friday that the largest union at its Mantoverde copper‑gold mine in Chile had approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2... 


Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
Rio Tinto's Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shareholders in Rio Tinto have welcomed the mining giant's decision to end merger talks with Glencore, and said it is now up to the company to deliver on a new strategy that it has put... 


Rio Tinto proposed retaining both chairperson and CEO roles. Pictured here is Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott.
Rio Tinto rules out Glencore deal
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Rio Tinto has ruled out a potential merger or business combination with Glencore, saying it is no longer considering a transaction after determining that it would not deliver... 


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