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Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn.
Seriti Green has R25bn to deploy in Mpumalanga but can’t get Eskom budget quotes
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Last week renewable energy company Seriti Green received a budget quote from Eskom that it had applied for as long ago as February 2021 – that's the delay in obtaining collaboration from the State... 


Tom Palmer
Newmont prioritises buybacks and organic growth
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining major Newmont is turning inward, choosing to return cash to shareholders rather than chase new acquisitions, even as improved results bolster free cash flow generation. “Our focus is... 


Latest Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles
Latest Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles
25th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Teck Resources’ lowered production guidance for its flagship Chilean mine in the latest setback to the Canadian company’s efforts to join the copper big leagues. The sprawling Quebrada Blanca... 


Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa's Limpopo province.
Higher margins, more cash generation on way, Anglo CEO predicts unequivocally
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Looking beyond this transitionary year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American will emerge as a highly differentiated, higher margin and more cash generative business, Anglo American CEO... 


Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee
Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Japanese copper smelters face tough mid-year negotiations with global miners over treatment and processing charges (TC/RCs) as they wouldn't be able to accept the very low terms that Chinese... 


Kumba Iron Ore CE Mpumi Zikalala.
Higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflect benefit of public-private logistics collaboration
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The benefit of South Africa’s public-private logistics collaboration is reflected by an increase in South African-mined iron-ore railed from Anglo American’s Kumba to the Port of Saldanha Bay by... 


First Quantum makes progress in Panama, reports lower Q2 output
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's First Quantum Minerals has reported further progress at its halted Cobre Panama mine, while in Zambia the miner posted lower second-quarter copper and nickel production. In its June... 


Global coal use likely to remain near the all-time high reached in 2024 – IEA
Global coal use likely to remain near the all-time high reached in 2024 – IEA
24th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global coal demand is likely to remain broadly unchanged this year and next, despite short-term fluctuations across several major markets in the first half of this year, the International Energy... 


Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Argentina approved Australian miner Galan Lithium's $217-million lithium project in the Catamarca province for a new incentives programme known as RIGI, but rejected a separate bid from China's... 


Rio Tinto Minerals CE Sinead Kaufmann
Rio Tinto, Enami ink binding JV deal on Chile lithium project
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and Chile’s State-owned Empresa Nacional de Minería, or Enami, have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture (JV) for the development of the Salares... 


The Collahuasi mine
Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Top copper supplier Chile on Wednesday bumped up its outlook for prices of the red metal, though it flagged lagging output from a major mine operated by Glencore and Anglo American as weighing on... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
China generates more electricity than US, India, EU combined, Menar’s Bayoglu reports
23rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

China generates more electricity than the US, India and the EU put together, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu told Wednesday’s Coal & Energy Transition Day, where he added “… and I think this race is... 


Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke.
Wind turbine four on way up, Seriti CEO Mike Teke tells Coal & Energy Transition Day
23rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Today, as I speak to you, our fourth wind turbine is probably on its way up, Seriti Resources Group CEO Mike Teke, who has also just opened a new coal mine down the road from the turbine in South... 


Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets
Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels. The challenges facing the sector... 


Rare-earth miner Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans
Rare-earth miner Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aclara Resources is in talks with US government agencies for possible financing toward its $1.5-billion plan to mine rare earths in Latin America and develop processing facilities in the US. The... 


The SD11 plant in northern Brazil
Vale's iron-ore output up 4% with record Q2 at key mine
23rd July 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale produced 83.6-million metric tons of iron-ore in the second quarter, up 3.7% from a year earlier, the company reported on Tuesday. In its output and sales report, Vale said... 


Bulk carrier Kiating left Australia’s Townsville port last Wednesday carrying 8 000 metric tons of refined cargo and is destined to reach Hawaii by July 30.
Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash... 


Mantengu chairperson Jonas Tshikundamalema.
Mantengu obtains consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum from August 1
22nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed emerging mining company Mantengu has obtained consent to take charge of Blue Ridge Platinum, which is currently on care and maintenance, but on which... 


Brazilian miners warned of potential $1bn in tariff pain
Brazilian miners warned of potential $1bn in tariff pain
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Brazilian mining industry is warning of dire economic consequences if the government resorts to reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for US President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% levy starting... 


Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 


Diamonds and diamond jewellery
Future of natural diamonds depends on industry unity – WFDB
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has raised concern about the “meteoric” rise in the penetration of synthetic diamonds into the market, which he believes threatens... 


Gold and platinum bars
Physical gold demand wanes slightly, but growth drivers remain
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 


South Africa Manganese operation in South Africa's Northern Cape.
South Africa Manganese delivers strong finish with 48% higher final quarter sales
21st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa Manganese finished the financial year strongly, South32, the Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed diversified mining company reported on Monday, July 21. June quarter sales soared... 


A graphic showing the depth of the marathon
Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox
Orion will be producing Prieska concentrate by Christmas next year, new CEO assures
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals will be producing concentrate at its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine by Christmas next year, says new highly experienced Orion CEO Tony Lennox, who... 


Chile will hold meeting with copper industry next Tuesday to discuss US tariffs, Minister says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile will hold a meeting with members of the country's copper industry next Tuesday to discuss the impacts of tariffs from the United States, Mining minister Aurora Williams said on Thursday.... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


Solar panels
Spain's Zelestra aims to power Peru mines with $1 billion renewables investment
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Spain's Zelestra plans to invest at least $1-billion in renewable energy plants over the next five years powering mines in copper-rich southern Peru, the company's CEO for Latin America told... 


Rio Tinto's Rincon project
Argentina mining exports to top $5bn in 2025 despite lithium struggles, industry body says
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

 Argentina's mining exports will exceed $5-billion in 2025 as rising gold prices more than offset the decline in lithium prices, said the president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies... 


ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM publishes new tools to support psychological health, safety of miners, metalworkers
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its ‘Tools for Psychological Health and Safety’ guide to support mining and metals companies to embed strong psychological health and safety... 


Impala Rustenburg processing plant
Impala Platinum seeking SO2 limit in Rustenburg to ensure continued lawful operation
17th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) intends to apply to South Africa’s National Air Quality Officer for an alternative sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions limit to ensure continued lawful... 


Antofagasta's Los Pelambres operations
Antofagasta lifts first-half output on strong performances at Centinela, Los Pelambres
17th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta has delivered increased production at its two largest copper mining districts, Los Pelambres and Centinela, in Chile, for the second quarter. Copper production at... 


Defiance completes acquisition of GEMS
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Through the signing of a definitive agreement with Green Earth Metals (GEMS) and its shareholders, TSX-listed Defiance Silver Corp has acquired 100% of GEMS, thereby completing the previously... 


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