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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... 


Tirzzit copper mineralisation and site
Talisman Metals acquires third copper project in Morocco
16th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Newly transitioned biotechnology-to-mining company Talisman Metals has signed an agreement to acquire the Tirzzit copper project, in Morocco. The company is acquiring the asset through its... 


Minbos MD steps down; acting CEO appointed amid Angola licence delays
Minbos MD steps down; acting CEO appointed amid Angola licence delays
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Minbos Resources on Friday announced the immediate resignation of MD Lindsay Reed and the appointment of chief marketing and strategy officer Rob Newbold as acting CEO, as the... 


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... 


Alkane posts record H1 profit as gold, antimony prices surge
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Alkane Resources has delivered record operating and financial results for the six months to 31 December 2025, underpinned by strong gold and antimony prices and the expanded... 


Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
Eskom will ‘fully support task team’ to deliver independent TSO
13th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom says it will fully support the task team being created to deliver the fully independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that will have ownership and control of transmission... 


Newmont's Lihir operations
Pacific Lime signs quicklime offtake with Newmont in PNG
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Brisbane-based Pacific Lime and Cement (PLC) has secured its first long-term quicklime offtake agreement, striking a deal with gold and copper major Newmont to supply locally manufactured product... 


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... 


Manganese ore being transported via conveyor
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gabon's mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country's 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump directs Energy Department to issue funds to keep coal plants online
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the Defense Department to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants in his latest effort to boost the coal sector. The move, which was announced... 


Release signs lease agreement for 21 MW solar plant at Motheo copper mine
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 


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... 


Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
Robex achieves commercial production at Guinea gold project
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold producer Robex Resources on Thursday reported that it had achieved commercial production at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea. Commercial production status was achieved following the first... 


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... 


Coronado curtails production at US coal mine
Coronado curtails production at US coal mine
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Coronado Global Resources is curtaining production at its Logan mining complex in West Virginia, citing sustained weakness in the US high-vol metallurgical coal markets. The... 


Gold Candle to acquire Fokus in C$65m all-cash Abitibi deal
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Privately funded explorer Gold Candle will acquire TSX-V-listed Fokus Mining in an all-cash transaction valued at C$65-million, significantly expanding its land position and gold resources in 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... 


Hecla doubles exploration budget
Hecla doubles exploration budget
16th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Hecla plans to nearly double its investment in exploration and predevelopment, with the goal of replacing or exceeding yearly reserve depletion. The company has earmarked... 


China's 2026 coal output set for slowest growth this decade despite lower imports
China's 2026 coal output set for slowest growth this decade despite lower imports
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

China's coal output is expected to rise 35-million metric tons to 4.86-billion tons in 2026, a major coal industry group said on Tuesday, the slowest pace this decade despite projections of a... 


Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has started its inaugural toll-milling campaign for ore from the Lucky Strike gold mine, near Kalgoorlie. Twenty-four-hour haulage is under way, transporting ore to... 


Austral signs MoU to assess toll treatment at Rocklands
13th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Austral Resources Australia has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Metal Bank to evaluate the potential toll treatment of ore at its Rocklands processing facility in... 


The Mozal smelter
Mozambique pushing to keep South32 aluminium smelter open, minister says
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's government is doing "everything that is required" to make sure that South32's Mozal aluminium smelter stays open, mineral resources and energy minister Estevao Pale said on Monday. The... 


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... 


Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
Prairie Lithium begins commercial-scale foundations at Pad #1
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Prairie Limited has begun installing foundation piles and grade beams at its flagship Pad #1 site at its namesake project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company reported on Wednesday that... 


An image of the Witwatersrand Basin project
West Wits initiates scoping study under Project 200
16th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed West Wits Mining has started a scoping study under its Project 200 initiative within the broader Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP). Project 200 is a strategic growth initiative aimed at... 


Indonesia reviews decision to take over Martabe gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Indonesia is reviewing its decision to take over the Martabe gold mine from a company linked to Jardine Matheson, its energy minister said late on Wednesday, after previously announcing it would... 


Afreximbank, DBSA partner to boost trade finance capacity for intra-Africa trade
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 


Zanaga announces proposed strategic investment in Congo-Brazzaville project
10th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced a strategic transaction with private investment company Red Arc Minerals (RAM), which is focussed on the development of strategic-scale high-grade... 


 Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
Genesis bolsters Laverton outlook with offer for Magnetic Resources
16th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian gold miner Genesis on Monday announced a recommended offer for Magnetic Resources in a transaction that will bolster its Laverton inventory and production outlook by bringing the... 


Dr Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe is now ARM’s non-executive chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Angola's Diamantino Azevedo with Namibian Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse as he signs the Luanda Accord
Namibia signs Luanda Accord; GJEPC, DMCC to become Natural Diamond Council members
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Namibia has become the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to become... 


Goldplat plant in Benoni
Goldplat reports strong second-quarter profit amid rising gold prices
10th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Goldplat has reported a significant increase in operating profit for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher gold prices and stable production. The company’s two... 


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