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Glencore suspends $1bn Canada smelter investments amid stalled talks
Glencore suspends $1bn Canada smelter investments amid stalled talks
4th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Glencore Canada has suspended major investments at its Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda after failing to reach an agreement with the Quebec government by its self-imposed January 31 deadline on... 


Seequent Segment Director Mining Dr Janina Elliott.
Critical minerals pipeline thin, greenfield exploration budgets flat
4th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite mining being essential for the survival of the global economy, the mining industry’s critical minerals pipeline remains thin and its greenfield exploration budgets flat. Pressure on mines... 


Robert Friedland meeting with US government officials in the White House
Ivanhoe, Gécamines, Mercuria in advanced discussions to supply the US with critical minerals
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) State-owned mining company Gécamines and metals and energy trader Mercuria to... 


BHP's innovative Xplor programme in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting BHP’s biggest-ever explorer-technology-data bootcamp
3rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council
4th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 


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... 


Kamoto copper mine
Glencore in talks to sell 40% stake in DRC mines to US-backed consortium
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore is in talks to sell a 40% stake in its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a US-backed consortium in a deal valuing the assets at about $9-billion including... 


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... 


Mining evolution, BHP bootcamp, gold revival make headlines
Mining evolution, BHP bootcamp, gold revival make headlines
6th February 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about the Minerals Council's view that South Africa’s mining industry is at a pivotal point in its evolution; BHP’s biggest-ever explorer-technology-data... 


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... 


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... 


Exxaro wind turbine.

Exxaro wind asset.
Exxaro concludes R13bn corporate refinancing
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro has reached financial close on R13-billion in new term refinancing facilities. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company said on Thursday, February... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Valterra Platinum performs strongly amid sharp earnings rise expectation
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining and marketing company Valterra, which last week reported sharply rising earnings expectations for 2025, has delivered its strongest quarterly... 


Barrick CEO Mark Hill
Hill takes reins as Barrick moves to list North America assets, reports strong results
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Global gold major Barrick Mining on Thursday announced the appointment of Mark Hill as president and CEO, while elevating him to the board as nonexecutive director, as the miner moved ahead with... 


Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
6th February 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  


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... 


The Los Bronces mine
Anglo lowers 2026 copper production guidance following lower 2025 output
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American has reported a 14% quarter-on-quarter decrease in its copper production to 170 000 t in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, and a 10% year-on-year decrease... 


Thungela Resources CEO Moses Madondo
New Thungela CEO bullish about coal mining
5th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Thungela Resources’ recently appointed CEO Moses Madondo, who was recruited from the diamond-mining sector, was confident about the future of the mining sector in general, and coal mining in... 


diamond close up
De Beers cuts 2026 guidance amid market challenges, lower 2025 output
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer De Beers’ diamond production fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, leading the company to revise its production guidance for 2026 amid persistent challenges in the global... 


Worker dies at Tanami gold mine
Worker dies at Tanami gold mine
5th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s minerals industry and federal Resources Minister Madeleine King have expressed condolences following the death of a worker at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory. The... 


Rare earth elements on the periodic table
Frontier Rare Earths garners IDC support, partners with separation specialist Carester
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Luxembourg-based Frontier Rare Earths has signed a technology supply agreement with rare earth separation specialist company Carester to work with Frontier on developing the Zandkopsdrift rare... 


commodities trading board on stock exchange
Commodity markets face volatile year as copper, precious metals stay firm but ferrous metals weaken
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Commodity markets are set for a volatile year, with copper, precious metals and rare earths supported by supply tightness, geopolitical risks and currency dynamics, while ferrous metals face weaker... 


The Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Transnet successfully rebuilding its coal (and other) rail transport capacity
6th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Transnet is on track to return to profitability by the end of next month, Group CEO Michelle Philips told delegates on the second day of the twenty-first annual Southern African Coal Conference, in... 


Simon Trott and Gary Nagle
Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal, sources say
5th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto and Glencore are expected to announce an extension to merger talks ahead of a UK regulatory deadline on Thursday, to allow Rio more time to study the merits of any deal, three people... 


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... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Minister Mantashe highlights the Coal Reimagined Programme in conference keynote
5th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe used his keynote address at the twenty-first annual Southern African Coal Conference (being held in Cape Town) on Thursday to highlight South... 


CGS CEO Mosa Mabuza and BHP group exploration officer Tim O'Connor
BHP, South Africa’s CGS partner to enrich geoscience data
6th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian multinational mining company BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Council for Geoscience (CGS) to collaborate on geoscientific research and exploration.... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South Africa’s mining constraints need urgent attention, Minerals Council tells Indaba
9th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector remains constrained by regulatory and operational bottlenecks that need urgent attention to unlock full potential through the attraction of long-term and sustainable... 


Rosh Pinah Zinc aerial
Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions paste backfill plant
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Mine operator Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory have announced the commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine, marking a key... 


Nyanzaga gold project birds eye view
Nyanzaga gold project advances toward first gold production in 2027
4th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Construction at Perseus Mining’s Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved across operational, mining, and community programmes, the company reported... 


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... 


South Africa’s Minister Parks Tau and his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Minister Wang Wentao at the signing ceremony in Beijing, China.
South Africa and China sign trade and investment framework agreement
6th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment agreement aimed at providing duty-free access to the Chinese market to more South African products and facilitating Chinese... 


Lapon mine samples
Ironveld advises of operational delay at Lapon mine following Limpopo floods
4th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Ironveld has advised that widely reported regional flooding in Limpopo, South Africa, has temporarily impaired site access and operational activities at the Lapon iron-ore, vanadium and... 


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