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ZEITI national coordinator Ian Mwiinga.
Well done, Zambia, on your transparent ‘G-Factor’ mining revenue system
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy visibility to the level of natural resource... 


Zambia’s South Africa-based cadastre system developer re-engaged, Ministry confirms
12th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia’s South Africa-developed mining cadastre licensing system portals have been reactivated, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has confirmed. “The disruption was due to the... 


South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa flanked by CFM Green Hydrogen executive Sebastiaan Surie (left) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
South Africa’s green hydrogen sector boosted by big-ticket funding commitments
12th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s... 


Kore chairperson David Hathorn
Kore secures commitment of $2.2bn in funding from Swiss investment platform
10th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Potash development company Kore Potash has signed nonbinding term sheets with Switzerland-headquartered investment platform OWI-RAMS to arrange and provide a funding package of about $2.2-billion... 


Zambia's cadastre system is reportedly not functioning.
Zambia’s mining licence cadastre system is reportedly not functioning
5th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining licence cadastre system of Zambia is reportedly not functioning. “We understand that the platform they were building to handle the cadastre function, called ZIMIS, has been a failure.... 


Premier David Eby
BC unveils plan to unlock billions in mining investment in the northwest
2nd June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

British Columbia Premier David Eby has outlined a strategy aimed at positioning the province’s northwest as a major economic engine, blending mining development with conservation and reconciliation... 


Nutrien plans major Pacific Northwest terminal to boost potash exports
29th May 2025 By: Reuters

Fertiliser producer Nutrien said on Wednesday it was planning a major terminal at a Pacific Northwest port and is currently exploring sites in the United States and Canada. "Nutrien is reviewing... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Key public-private direction missing in new draft Minerals Bill, Junior Indaba hears
27th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 


JSE Origination and Deals Head Sam Mokorosi.
JSE’s open and ready to welcome junior miners, says Mokorosi on eve of Junior Indaba
23rd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

On the eve of next week’s Junior Indaba, strong emphasis was this week placed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) being open and ready to welcome junior miners. “We've got colleagues speaking... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat reports lower operating profit but expects improvement going forward
15th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Midtier mining and materials company Afrimat has reported a significant decline in operating profit for the 12 months ended February 28. Group revenue increased by 36.7% from R6.1-billion in the... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP CEO sees trade war risks but says miner’s commodity mix is resilient
14th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner BHP CEO Mike Henry said on Tuesday that the mining giant was well-positioned to weather a range of global trade outcomes, including an escalated trade war, as the company focused... 


Top potash producer Nutrien misses first-quarter profit estimates on lower prices
Top potash producer Nutrien misses first-quarter profit estimates on lower prices
8th May 2025 By: Reuters

Nutrien fell short of Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer was impacted by lower prices and higher energy costs. Trade tensions between the... 


Mosaic beats first-quarter profit estimates on South America business strength
7th May 2025 By: Reuters

Fertilizer producer Mosaic beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by strength in its South America business. Shares of the company rose more than 2% after the... 


Emmerson approaches ICSID for arbitration over Morocco project
2nd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Emmerson has submitted a request for arbitration (RFA) to World Bank arm the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) regarding what it says are breaches by the... 


Kore receives draft financing proposal for Kola project
29th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Potash development company Kore Potash has received the draft financing proposal and associated draft nonbinding term sheets for its 97%-owned Kola potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, from the... 


Afrimat's Demaneng iron-ore mine
Afrimat flags earnings drop on iron-ore, anthracite, cement market challenges
23rd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report an 85% to 90% year-on-year decrease in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS)... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane, senior policy analyst, public affairs and transformation Fundiswa Ndaba, and senior executive, public affairs and transformation Tebello Chabana.
Minerals Council scoring big on South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation front
9th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the upcoming Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay.
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
8th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 


Paul Miller.
To reclaim global mining status, South Africa must restore trust – Paul Miller
2nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) needs to go beyond admitting... 


Hathorn to contribute $500 000 to Kore’s fundraising
2nd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed potash exploration and development company Kore Potash has reported that, following the publication of the company's 2024 annual report, the restriction of the company's directors and... 


Trump push for potash won’t be enough to replace imports
Trump push for potash won’t be enough to replace imports
1st April 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump has included potash among the minerals that need an immediately ramp up in US production. That’s unlikely to significantly break America’s reliance on fertiliser imports.... 


Refined potash in hand
Kore targets construction at Kola on January 1 next year
31st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With large projects in the mining industry often facing challenges in terms of cost and time overruns, UK-headquartered Kore Potash chairperson David Hathorn confirms that the company’s contracting... 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Kore Potash raises $10.1m
24th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Potash development company Kore Potash, which owns 97% of the Sintoukola (Kola) potash project, in Congo-Brazzaville, has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, by way of a... 


Cobalt cathodes
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's... 


An image of potash
Emmerson draws first tranche of litigation, working capital funds
17th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Morocco-focused potash development company Emmerson has drawn down the first tranche of funding under the Capital Provision Agreement (CPA), which will provide the company with up to $11-million in... 


Potash miner K+S beats 2024 core profit forecast
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

German potash and salt miner K+S beat 2024 core profit expectations on Thursday as higher sales volumes from agriculture customers helped to offset lower potash prices. The group reported earnings... 


An image of chemicals fertiliser
PhosCo secures ownership of Tunisia project
12th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed PhosCo has taken another key step towards becoming a global fertiliser supplier by formally securing 100% ownership of its flagship Gasaat phosphate project, in Tunisia. The Gasaat... 


Integrals Power CEO and founder Behnam Hormozi
Integrals Power LMFP battery cathode validated by QinetiQ
7th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by battery material company Integrals Power could increase the real-world range of electric vehicles (EVs) by... 


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