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Denison takes FID on Phoenix uranium mine, construction to start in March
Denison takes FID on Phoenix uranium mine, construction to start in March
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Denison Mines has taken a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with construction of the C$600-million Phoenix in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine, with site preparation and... 


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... 


Unicorn Mineral Resources reports increased copper recovery in glycine leaching tests
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Unicorn Mineral Resources has announced further positive results from the glycine leaching tests on the tailings samples from the Klein Aub copper mine, in Namibia, which the company... 


Trilogy expands Ambler Metals leadership to advance Alaska copper projects
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE American-listed Trilogy Metals has announced a series of senior management appointments at its 50:50 joint venture (JV) with South32 as the partners advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral... 


Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility
Niche Australian metals miner Lynas has grown bigger than Qantas
25th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Lynas Rare Earths has overtaken Australian blue-chip stalwart Qantas Airways by market capitalisation, as concerns about China’s dominance of critical minerals lift the miner’s stock. Both... 


First Never Never ore marks milestone for Ramelius
First Never Never ore marks milestone for Ramelius
20th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mid-tier producer Ramelius Resources has delivered first ore from the high-grade Never Never underground at Dalgaranga to its Mt Magnet processing hub. The maiden haul comes as the company... 


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 


Eramet plans capital increase, asset sales after dire year
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

French mining group Eramet will launch a €500-million capital increase and consider selling stakes in some activities in 2026 after a slump in earnings and a jump in debt last year, it said on... 


Oriole completes maiden drilling programme at Cameroon target
20th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Oriole Resources has provided an update on the Mbe gold project, in Cameroon, where it has completed a maiden 3 000 m diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target. The programme,... 


India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20bn trade in five years
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion... 


Woodside's annual profit beats forecasts on strong output, shares hit 18-month high
Woodside's annual profit beats forecasts on strong output, shares hit 18-month high
24th February 2026 By: Reuters

Oil and gas producer Woodside Energy posted a smaller-than-expected fall in annual profit on Tuesday, as higher production softened the blow from weaker realised prices, sending shares up to a... 


Lefroy staff members Chris Hesford (exploration manager), Graeme Gribbin (CEO) and Kristel Sarak
(office administration manager) attending a gold pour at the FMR Greenfields Mill in Coolgardie.
Lefroy Exploration pours first gold from Lucky Strike
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has produced its first gold from the Lucky Strike gold mine, marking a key milestone for the junior explorer as its inaugural toll-milling campaign moves toward... 


An image from the Kagem emerald mine
Kagem achieves four-year LTI-free milestone
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Emerald producer Kagem Mining, which has operations in Zambia, has been recognised by that country’s Minerals Regulation Commission for its four-year lost time injury- (LTI-) free achievement.... 


Stanmore delivers record output, lifts dividend despite softer coal prices
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Stanmore Resources has reported record run-of-mine and saleable coal production for the 2025 financial year in what CEO Marcelo Matos describes as an expansionary 12-month period for the... 


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,... 


Angola's national oil company wants to diversify into critical minerals
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Angolan State-owned oil company Sonangol said on Wednesday that it wanted to diversify into critical minerals as it reported lower net profit last year. Sonangol made net profit of more than... 


Fortescue half-year profit jumps on record shipments
Fortescue half-year profit jumps on record shipments
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Fortescue reported a 23% rise in first-half profit on Wednesday, powered by record iron-ore shipments and higher realised prices for the commodity. Iron-ore shipments in the first half... 


DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
DoJ brief backs Pebble veto; Northern Dynasty shares slump
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Shares in Northern Dynasty Minerals slumped nearly 40% on the TSX and NYSE American on Wednesday after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) filed a court brief in Alaska supporting the Environmental... 


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... 


The Gamsberg mine
Aveng narrows basic interim loss to A$1.5m
24th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has reported higher gross earnings of A$69.4-million for the six months ended December 31, compared with the prior half-year's gross earnings of... 


Discovery Silver makes new board appointment
23rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals company Discovery Silver on Friday announced the appointment of Lee Hodgkinson to its board of directors. Hodgkinson has more than 25 years of experience as a partner in public... 


Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
Rio Tinto annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens, copper cushions blow
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto on Thursday reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations as weaker iron-ore prices weighed on its core business, while stronger copper prices and higher output helped limit the... 


Santos signs gas supply agreement for Whyalla Steelworks
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Santos said on Friday it has signed an agreement with the South Australian government to supply 20 petajoules (PJ) of gas annually over 10 years to help transform Whyalla Steelworks... 


Newmont to invest $800m in Argentina's Cerro Negro
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Gold producer Newmont will invest approximately $800-million in Argentina's Cerro Negro mine, the country's Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, said on Tuesday. The investment will be used to restart... 


Sasol's Sasolburg operation
Sasol half-year profit down 34% on lower oil, chemical prices
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday reported a 34% drop in half-year profit, mainly due to lower oil and chemical prices. Sasol's headline earnings per share was R9.27 in the six... 


Future Metals progresses Savannah study for ore processing
Future Metals progresses Savannah study for ore processing
24th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Future Metals has started a detailed engineering assessment of the Savannah processing plant as part of a revised strategy to develop its Panton platinum group metals (PGM) project in... 


Altona applies to trade on OCTCQB Market
24th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-Listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that it has applied for its ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US. The company, in a statement to... 


Wicheeda selected for BC advanced critical minerals initiative
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Wicheeda rare earth element (REE) project, near Prince George in British Columbia, has been selected as one of only three new “promising projects” by the province’s Critical Minerals Office... 


Lower coal prices trim Yancoal’s earnings
25th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia increased coal production in 2025 but reported sharply lower earnings as weaker international coal prices weighed on revenue and margins. For the year ended December... 


Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto has assumed majority ownership and direct management control of Nemaska Lithium after increasing its shareholding to 53.9%, with the government of Quebec retaining the... 


Taseko targets 30Mlb to 35Mlb from new Florence Copper mine in 2026
Taseko targets 30Mlb to 35Mlb from new Florence Copper mine in 2026
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Taseko Mines Limited has begun copper cathode production at its new Florence Copper operation in Arizona, US, with output for 2026 expected to range between 30-million and 35-million... 


The Medupi power station
Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom is encouraging communities, environmental groups, industry representatives, government institutions and other interested and affected parties to review, and comment on, a draft... 


Canada's defence strategy opens door for critical minerals, resource growth
Canada's defence strategy opens door for critical minerals, resource growth
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s newly unveiled defence industrial strategy could unlock opportunities for the country’s mining and critical minerals sectors, as policymakers look to strengthen national security while... 


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