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Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
Fortescue starts commissioning battery electric locomotives
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian iron-ore miner Fortescue has begun commissioning two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network, as it moves to decarbonise its Pilbara iron-ore operations. Delivered by... 


Ecobank Sierra Leon MD Sebastian Ashong-Katai and Meya Mining CEO Jan Joubert
Ecobank mobilises $65m in African capital to accelerate Sierra Leone’s mining industry
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Ecobank Sierra Leone has announced two key transactions that underline the bank’s ability to mobilise African capital in support of mining projects which drive local... 


Platinum
Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fuelled by commodities
10th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave. “We expect activity... 


Eland Platinum mine
Northam projects record half-year earnings on strong production, metal prices
9th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and LSE-listed Northam Platinum expects to report a substantial increase in earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher production volumes, improved metal prices and... 


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... 


Mine truck at a gold mine in Ghana
Ghana's gold output hits record 6Moz in 2025, industry group says
13th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of... 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium gets top mining awards
9th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and JSE-listed Southern Palladium has been awarded explorer and developer of the year at the Mine, Wine & Dine Gala Dinner on February 7, while MD Johan Odendaal was named CEO of the year... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
South Africa's mining output for Dec up 2.5% y/y; full-year production up only 0.1%
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's mining production increased by 2.5% year-on-year in December, with iron-ore and manganese ore having made the largest positive contributions and platinum-group metals and coal having... 


Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
9th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron-ore export hub, resumed operations at noon on Sunday after being cleared on Friday as tropical cyclone Mitchell developed off the coast of... 


Automation and AI needed for future of mining
10th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Worldwide, the mining industry, indeed all sectors of the economy, face a major structural limit, warned Microsoft worldwide mining industry leader Joseph Starwood. A large number of people are... 


Michelle Phillips, seated second from the left
Transnet is working to solve challenges as it transitions to next phase – Phillips
13th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 


Phalaborwa large-scale pilot plant performing as expected
Phalaborwa large-scale pilot plant performing as expected
9th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that its recently commissioned large-scale pilot plant, in Johannesburg, is operating the optimised Phalaborwa primary flowsheet in line with... 


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... 


Rough diamonds
Angola's Endiama seeks to raise diamond output further after 2024 record
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

Angola's State-owned diamond miner Endiama is aiming to increase its output to 17-million carats by 2027 from record production of 14-million carats in 2024, a government publication showed on... 


Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Aeris Resources has announced the acquisition of Peel Mining in a transaction that will consolidate the South Cobar copper assets with the Tritton operations and create a larger... 


i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
i-80 Gold secures $500m financing package to advance Nevada growth plan
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold miner in Nevada. The... 


An image of Ionic MD Tim Harrison
Ionic Rare Earths initiates organisational changes to drive development
11th February 2026 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... 


ERG Africa CEO Davron Vakhabov, DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and EGC chairperson Gino Buhendwa Ntale
ERG Africa, EGC sign MoU to formalise responsible artisanal mining in the DRC
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

On the sidelines of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11, Eurasian Resources Group in Africa (ERG Africa) and the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a... 


An image of the Tshipi Borwa mine
Exxaro joins manganese institute as it advances transaction
13th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa-based diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has joined the International Manganese Institute (IMnI), an organisation for producers and other stakeholders in the... 


Uis mine
Andrada partners with EIB for Uis lithium feasibility study
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has announced that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has entered into a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)... 


Dan Marokane, seated in the middle, at the Mining Indaba panel discussion
With demand 98% covered, Eskom can now turn its focus to pricing models – Marokane
11th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 


CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract, sources say
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would allow governments,... 


Indonesia studying plan to ban export of several raw materials, including tin
13th February 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia is studying a plan to ban the export of more raw materials in the coming years, including tin, its energy minister said on Friday as it bids to boost its domestic processing industries.... 


Australian lithium miner PLS rises on spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax
Australian lithium miner PLS rises on spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

PLS Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a two-year offtake deal to supply 150 000 t of spodumene concentrate to Chinese lithium battery materials maker Canmax Technologies, sending shares of... 


Eramet says Indonesia nickel permit volume slashed for 2026
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Eramet's nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12-million wet metric tons for this year, down from the initial allowance of 32-million it received... 


Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs
Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs
13th February 2026 By: Reuters

Russian metals producer Nornickel plans to start experimental nickel smelting at its copper plant this year to maintain output during a major furnace reconstruction scheduled for 2027, a company... 


Agnico Eagle lifts gold reserves after strong 2025 exploration
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has reported a 2.1% increase in year-end 2025 gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4-million ounces, as exploration success at key assets bolstered both reserves... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Operation
Pan African to report significant jump in interim EPS, HEPS
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE- and LSE-listed gold producer Pan African Resources has advised shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to be between $0.0718 a... 


Junxin Wang
Osino announces leadership transition
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Exploration and development company Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has announced a leadership transition as the company advances Namibia’s largest gold development into its next phase. The... 


Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
Evolution approves growth projects to lift portfolio returns
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 


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