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Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s 2025 headline earnings soar 281%, R3.7bn dividend declared
20th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The 2025 headline earnings per share of Sibanye-Stillwater soared by 285% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) came within a hair’s breadth of trebling with a... 


Sibanye-Stillwater COO South Africa Richard Cox.
Investment decision end June on already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project
23rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The final investment decision by Sibanye-Stillwater on the already well-infrastructured Burnstone gold project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is being targeted for the first half of this... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Sandsloot project has potential to ‘truly move needle’, excited Valterra Platinum reports
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“No doubt, you're all keen for an update on the Sandsloot underground project, not only because it's genuinely exciting, but because it has the potential to truly move the needle, and here’s why... 


Newmont flags mismanagement at NGM, sends default notice to Barrick
Newmont flags mismanagement at NGM, sends default notice to Barrick
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold major Newmont has escalated tensions with joint venture (JV) partner Barrick Mining, issuing a notice of default under their Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) agreement after alleging mismanagement at... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Thailand tin refiner adds to offtake agreement with Namibia tin miner Uis
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The wholly owned Namibia subsidiary of London Aim-listed Andrada Mining, Uis Tin Mining, has added to its offtake agreement with integrated tin producer Thailand Smelting & Refining (Thaisarco).... 


An image of De Beers diamonds
De Beers’ loss widens to $511m amid ongoing diamond market challenges
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A lower average rough price index and stock rebalancing initiatives had a significant impact on diamond miner De Beers’ earnings for the 2025 financial year, resulting in an underlying loss before... 


First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has outlined plans for a potential $5-billion development at its 100%-owned Taca Taca project, positioning the asset as its next major copper growth project as... 


Bags of lithium concentrate being loaded onto a truck
Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, its mines ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The ministry said the ban on exports would... 


Valterra's Amandelbult Tumela mine.
Valterra Platinum’s market cap soars to R450bn, final R11.5bn dividend declared
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The market capitalisation of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum has soared to R450-billion from R300-billion at year-end and a gross final 2025 dividend of R11.5-billion has been declared. Earnings... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
AngloGold's Beatty District 'exploration thesis' advances into major US gold development
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

What began only a few years ago as an “ambitious exploration thesis” in Nevada’s Beatty Mining District has evolved into one of the largest and most significant greenfield gold discoveries of the... 


Safety equipment
Five miners presumed dead after mudslide in South African diamond mine
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

Five diamond miners missing since Tuesday following a mudslide deep underground are presumed dead, South Africa's mining minister said on Friday after assessing rescue efforts. Gwede Mantashe told... 


A copper mine operated by Gecamines
Congo replaces Gecamines leadership amid minerals talks with US
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has replaced the board chair and chief executive of state miner Gecamines, the government said on Monday, a major shake-up that comes at a time when... 


Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO says copper demand outpacing economic growth in ‘electricity-intensive’ era
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Metals miner Teck Resources expects structural copper demand to outpace broader economic growth over the coming years, as electrification, digital infrastructure and urbanisation drive what it... 


CFO Mike Cinnamond (left) will succeed Clive Johnson (right) as CEO in June.
B2Gold CEO to retire, CFO named successor
24th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has announced a leadership transition that will see long-serving president and CEO Clive Johnson retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4. The board... 


Ewoyaa site impression
Atlantic Lithium confirms recent takeover proposal will not be considered
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium has ceased discussions with an interested buyer wanting to acquire all the issued share capital of the company. Atlantic recently received a conditional,... 


ARM non-executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motesepe.
African Rainbow Minerals expects 65% to 75% rise in basic half-year earnings
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by between 65% and 75% to between R2 300-million and R2... 


Trafigura and Kamoa Copper copper anode shipment
Trafigura, Kamoa Copper undertake maiden copper anode sale, Lobito Corridor slashes transport time
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metals trader Trafigura and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully completed its first sale of low-carbon copper anodes, which is... 


An image of Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Diamonds changes its name as it expands focus
25th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed diamond miner Botswana Diamonds has changed its name to Botswana Minerals, to reflect the expanded strategy of the company. “Botswana is a top location for exploration – geologically,... 


Gold bars
Both gold, platinum prices consolidating in high ranges
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 


Mantengu outgoing CEO Mike Miller
Mantengu CEO Mike Miller resigns, Naidoo takes the reins
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed mining investment company Mantengu CEO and executive director Mike Miller has resigned from both positions effective February 28. Mantengu says in a statement issued on February 20... 


Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto
Pilbara must help China decarbonise steel to stay in the game – Fortescue CEO
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore major Fortescue is continuing its push into green iron production, with CEO Dino Otranto telling investors on Wednesday that the Pilbara must help China decarbonise steelmaking if it were... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


Barrick announces new appointments
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Barrick Mining has announced the appointments of James J. McGuire as chief legal and policy officer and Woo Lee as chief global affairs officer. Both executives will report to... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
24th February 2026

This week: DRDGOLD capitalises on gold price despite lower production and, With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential 


An image of AngloGold CEO Alberto Calderon
AngloGold’s earnings benefit from strong production growth
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti, with a portfolio of ten operating assets across three continents, delivered record free cash flow of $2.9-billion in 2025 on the back of strong production growth,... 


Peter Kukielski
Hudbay awarded expansion permits in Canada while gearing up for US sanction decision
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian base metals miner Hudbay Minerals has received key permit amendments for the New Ingerbelle expansion at its Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia, Canada, while gearing up for a... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sees growth in refocused portfolio earnings despite reporting wider loss of $3.7bn
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American is starting to see underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) gains from its simplified portfolio that focuses on... 


Australia monitors China iron-ore talks for potential hit to budget
Australia monitors China iron-ore talks for potential hit to budget
24th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia is closely watching talks between iron-ore majors and China's state-backed buyer because of the potential impact a lower ore price would have on the federal budget, the country's... 


Employees walking at a lithium mine in Zimbabwe
China's lithium price soars after Zimbabwe suspends export
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium price surged on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended raw mineral exports, sparking concerns over supply disruptions, at a time when growing energy storage demand is projected to drive... 


Uranium developer Global Atomic faces potential class action
Uranium developer Global Atomic faces potential class action
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed uranium developer Global Atomic has been notified of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the company and its CEO, Stephen Roman.... 


South32 COO Noel Pillay
Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe expects to receive Ekapa update later on Tuesday
24th February 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is planning a follow-up visit to the Ekapa mine, in the Northern Cape, on Friday and is expecting to receive an update from the Chief... 


Transalloys has a smelter complex in Mpumalanga
Transalloys wants electricity tariff relief extended to full ferroalloys sector
24th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transalloys, which produces manganese ferroalloys at a smelter complex in Mpumalanga, has again warned that its operations are at risk of closure should the electricity tariff relief granted and... 


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