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The Sukari openpit mine
AngloGold notes ‘enormous geological potential’ in Egypt as it moves to acquire Centamin
10th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The boards of gold producers AngloGold Ashanti and Centamin have agreed to a transaction for AngloGold to acquire all shares in Centamin in exchange for 0.06983 of a new AngloGold share and $0.125... 


Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
Ivanhoe plans to replicate DRC successes in Zambia
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines, which is advancing base metal and platinum group metal projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, has entered into a memorandum of... 


The Wodgina lithium mine
Australian lithium miners rally on report that China's CATL suspends lithium mines
11th September 2024 By: Reuters

Shares in Australian lithium miners including Pilbara Minerals and Mineral Resources surged more than 10% on Wednesday after a report that Chinese EV battery maker CATLhas suspended two lepidolite... 


The Pumpkin Hollow mine
Kinterra designated successful bidder of bankrupt Nevada Copper
10th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-based private equity firm Kinterra Capital has been designated as the successful bidder for bankrupt miner Nevada Copper. Kinterra will acquire the company for $128-million, having emerged... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum market deficit forecast to exceed million ounces in 2024 amid robust demand
10th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Robust growth is expected to drive total platinum demand to 8 118 000 oz, leading to a substantial market deficit of 1 028 000 oz in 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says in its... 


Amplats' Mogalakwena operations
Anglo American South Africa raises R7.2bn through sale of some Amplats shares
11th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Anglo American South Africa, a subsidiary of diversified miner Anglo American, has sold 13.94-million shares of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at a price of R515 a share, raising gross proceeds... 


Syrah Resources' losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand
Syrah Resources' losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand
9th September 2024 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources on Monday posted a wider half-year loss after its graphite production and sales plunged amid a glut in major market China. The Australian miner's half-year loss widened to... 


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Andrada, SQM partner to develop Namibian lithium project
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Critical raw materials producer Andrada Mining and lithium chemicals producer Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA, through its subsidiary SQM Australia, have entered into a three-stage earn-in... 


Stillwater mine in the US
Sibanye to further restructure its US operations, posts loss in challenging commodity price environment
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Low platinum group metals (PGM) prices have resulted in the need for further restructuring of Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM operations and a 200 000 oz/y reduction in platinum and palladium (2E)... 


A tailings dam lift project is under way
West Red Lake progresses Madsen towards 2025 restart
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed West Red Lake Gold Mines has provided an update on activities at the Madsen mine, in Ontario, as the company advanced towards its goal of a targeted restart in 2025. Since acquiring... 


Iron-ore on a conveyor belt
Iron-ore slumps below $90 as growth fears hit commodities
9th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore sank below $90 a ton for the first time since 2022 as industrial commodities faced sustained pressure from tepid Chinese demand and gathering worries over global growth. Futures for... 


Master Drilling's Shaft Boring System
Master Drilling shows off its new hard rock Shaft Boring System
9th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Master Drilling is currently developing a new Shaft Boring System (SBS) that aims to revolutionise shaft sinking in hard rock by eliminating the need for conventional blasting in hard... 


Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapse
9th September 2024 By: Reuters

Mining companies Vale and BHP, together with their joint venture Samarco, may soon reach an agreement with Brazilian authorities to pay around 100-billion reais ($17.87-billion) for the collapse... 


EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
EDC may provide $500m loan for Ontario nickel mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Government agency Export Development Canada (EDC) may provide a $500-million loan for the Crawford nickel sulphide project in Timmins, Ontario. This is according to project owner Canada Nickel,... 


A copper mine in the DRC
Congo sells copper from Tenke to trio of trading heavyweights
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Glencore, Mercuria Energy Group and Trafigura Group are buying copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s State miner, which is marketing metal from joint venture projects for the first time.... 


Cobalt produced in the DRC
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the earth
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future. Annual... 


The portal area of the Big Missouri mine at Premier.
Ascot halts operations at new Premier mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Minerals has suspended operations at its Premier mine in British Columbia, just months after its first gold pour. The company cited the need for mine development to align... 


An image showing Barrick Gold's Lumwana mine
Barrick to complete feasibility study for Zambian project expansion by year-end
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold expects to complete the feasibility study for the expansion of its Lumwana mine, in Zambia, by the end of the year, paving the way for construction to start in... 


An image of the Bakubung platinum mine
Wesizwe appoints contractor to execute concentrator rectification plan
9th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says in an operational update that it has awarded a contract to an experienced contractor to start implement a rectification plan of the concentrator plant at its... 


Anglo American hired advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, says country head
Anglo American hired advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, says country head
10th September 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American hired financial advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, the miner's country head, Ana Sanches, told journalists on Monday. At an event in Belo Horizonte, Sanches said the... 


A hydrogen-powered haul truck at Amplat's Mogalakwena mine
Anglo American starts cutting stake in Amplats with share sale
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American offered to sell about 13-million shares in Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in a move aimed at increasing the South African firm’s free float ahead of a full exit. The shares... 


The Telfer mine will soon have a new owner
Newmont sells Australian mine and project for $475m
10th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based mining giant Newmont on Tuesday announced the sale of its Telfer mine and a 70% interest in the Havieron gold/copper project in Western Australia for $475-million. London-listed Greatland... 


Alex Beard
Glencore billionaire Alex Beard appears at UK court accused of corruption
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Alex Beard, the billionaire former head of oil at Glencore, appeared for the first time at a London court after being charged with corruption by the UK’s fraud agency. Beard, 57, was accused last... 


An image showing the Mogale Tailings Retreatment
Pan African’s full-year profits rise on higher production, sales and prices
11th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and Aim-listed Pan African Resources has proposed a dividend of 22c a share for approval at the company’s upcoming AGM for the financial year ended June 30, as operational enhancements and... 


Iron-ore tests floor as plunge to $90/t puts mines at risk
Iron-ore tests floor as plunge to $90/t puts mines at risk
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore’s plunge is about to test the view that the steelmaking material can find solid price support at $90 a ton or more as high-cost mines are nudged out of the market. Futures in Singapore... 


railway iine
Not enough chrome shipments to fill Maputo corridor capacity, TFR says
12th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Maputo Corridor is being underused by chrome exporters, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) northeast corridor acting managing executive Mandisa Mondi has said. Speaking at the Critical Materials... 


Tropicana JV to build another underground mine
Tropicana JV to build another underground mine
9th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Tropicana joint venture (JV) between Regis Resources and AngloGold Ashanti has approved development of the Havana underground project in Western Australia. The A$114-million project will... 


Development Bank of Southern Africa Chief Economist Zeph Nhleko.
Development finance institutions are key architects of hydrogen economy – Nhleko
9th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development finance institutions (DFIs) are more than just financial supporters of the hydrogen economy, they are important architects of its future, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... 


European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at a briefing in Pretoria
R628m in EU grants to support South Africa’s goal of building green-hydrogen ecosystem
9th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The EU has announced R628-million (€32-million) in grant funding to support the development of South Africa’s nascent green-hydrogen industry, as well as to facilitate net-zero-related investments... 


Lundin Mining CEO Jack Lundin
Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines
12th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Lundin Mining’s top executive says several potential buyers are looking at its mines in Europe as the Canadian metals producer looks to sell its oldest assets. “We have a lot of interested parties... 


Rare earths
Pensana signs MoU for offtake with Japanese group Hanwa
9th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese trading group Hanwa for the offtake up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare earth carbonate... 


Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court
Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court
12th September 2024 By: Reuters

A Native American group on Wednesday asked the US Supreme Court to block Rio Tinto and BHP from gaining access to Arizona land needed to build one of the world's largest copper mines, a last-ditch... 


GoviEx to acquire 51% interest in Zambia exploration licence
9th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed GoviEx Uranium has secured an option to acquire a 51% interest in the Lundazi exploration licence from Stalwart Investments. This forms part of GoviEx’s broader strategy to... 


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