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US agency confirms intentions to support Monte Muambe project
9th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Trade and Development Agency (STDA) has confirmed its intention to support London-listed Altona Rare Earths’ Monte Muambe rare earths project, in Mozambique. The confirmation was provided by... 


Sandfire to earn 80% in Kalkaroo, forms alliance with Havilah
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian miners Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources have executed definitive transaction agreements to advance the Kalkaroo copper/gold project and establish an exploration strategic... 


Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project to ‘touch the reef’ in 2027
12th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama platinum group metal (PGM) project has moved from paper to a venture that is looming large on the horizon, says MD Johan Odendaal. The Bengwenyama project is 70%... 


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... 


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... 


Blencowe confirms thick, shallow graphite at Iyan deposit
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Blencowe Resources has reported further assay results from 12 shallow drill holes at its Iyan deposit, part of the Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda, confirming consistent,... 


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... 


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Akobo records strong January performance
10th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals’ strong fourth-quarter performance continued into the new year, with January delivering solid production performance and continued progress in vertical... 


An image of Mozal
South32 Mozambique smelter wind-down to impact jobs, potentially Eskom
12th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australian diversified miner South32 has confirmed that its Mozal aluminium smelter, in Mozambique, will be put into care and maintenance in March. “As announced in December 2025, Mozal aluminium... 


MGX completes $50m Central Tanami JV acquisition
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Midtier miner MGX Resources has completed its acquisition of a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project Joint Venture (CTPJV) in Australia’s Northern Territory, finalising a transaction with... 


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... 


MQA to host Mining Skills Lekgotla in late Feb
9th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Sector education and training authority the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host the 2025-2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, Gauteng, on February... 


Kazera provides update on operational activities in South Africa
11th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has reported that, following the seasonal slowdown over the South African Christmas and summer holiday period, activity at its operations has accelerated as expected, with... 


Capstone to resume full production at Chile's Mantoverde mine as strike ends
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's Capstone Copper said on Friday that the largest union at its Mantoverde copper‑gold mine in Chile had approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2... 


Carnavale secures mining lease for Kookynie gold project
10th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at its Kookynie gold project (KGP) in Western Australia. The granted lease contains the... 


Aterian agrees to funding partnership
9th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Aterian – the Africa-focused critical metals exploration and development company – announced that it has agreed heads of terms for a transformational strategic commercial and funding... 


FQM's Kansanshi mine, in Zambia
FQM, Anzana Electric Group partner to build up to 50 MW of baseload hydropower in Zambia
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and electric utility company Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic collaboration to develop new hydropower generation projects in northern... 


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... 


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... 


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... 


Jubilee mill
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49%
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Northern Star Resources reported a 49% surge in its first-half profit on Thursday, boosted by higher realised gold prices, sending its shares to a record high. Shares of the company... 


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... 


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... 


1911 Gold delivers positive PEA for True North project
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed 1911 Gold has delivered positive results from an independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its True North gold project in Manitoba. The PEA, prepared by AMC Mining... 


Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian miner Paladin Energy is on track to complete the ramp up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to reach maximum output from July as higher prices help to accelerate mining... 


Premier concludes contract for Zulu flotation plant
11th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals announces that its subsidiary Zulu Lithium has concluded the procurement, installation and commissioning contract with Xinhai Technology Processing’s... 


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... 


Black Cat appoints new MD
11th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Black Cat Syndicate said on Wednesday that James Bruce had started as its new MD. Bruce brings extensive operational and financial experience across the resources sector, the ASX-listed... 


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... 


Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has raised a slew of legal and technical issues with the draft trading rules being considered for approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and has indicated that it... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
Updated 6 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System... 


The Simandou mine in Guinea
Bank sees move to value chain development in African mining
Updated 13 minutes ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Mining in Africa was moving away from the 'pit to port' model, highlighted West Africa-based pan-African banking group Ecobank Group Executive Corporate and Investment Banking Michael Larble, at... 


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