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World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected
Updated 2 hours 35 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum is expected to be “extremely robust” in 2026. “We've not only got the attractiveness in terms of platinum’s underlying supply demand fundamentals, but we also have a... 


An aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz
US strike on Iran 'ahead of game plan' but global markets rattled, energy prices soar
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

US forces continued a round-the-clock assault on Iran and Israel mounted a "broad wave" of strikes on Wednesday targeting Iranian missile sites and air defence systems in a campaign that a top... 


Gold bulls say broader rally is intact despite investors' dash for cash
Gold bulls say broader rally is intact despite investors' dash for cash
4th March 2026 By: Reuters

Gold's appeal as it draws support from the widening conflict in the Middle East is expected to remain intact even if some investors have favoured the dollar as their preferred safe haven, traders... 


Lithium demand could exceed 13Mt by 2050 – WoodMac
Lithium demand could exceed 13Mt by 2050 – WoodMac
3rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global lithium demand could exceed 13-million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie’s (WoodMac’s)... 


Chile and Capstone Copper flags
Capstone achieves record quarterly output, adjusted Ebitda
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper achieved record consolidated total contained copper production of 58 273 t in the fourth quarter last year. Having achieved higher realised prices, higher... 


Iran flag
Gold, crude oil prices trend higher amid world’s newest conflict in Middle East
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based market research agency CreditSights says the conflict in Iran is already influencing global metals markets, with prices reflecting both geopolitical risk premiums and rising energy costs.... 


Lithium iron phosphate battery
First Phosphate granted C$16.7m to investigate battery-grade phosphate processing
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian minerals developer First Phosphate has been approved for a nonrepayable contribution agreement for up to C$16.7-million with the Canadian government under the Global Partnerships... 


PDC Machines' Product Head, PDC GM Africa Dr Sakib Khan and Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Africa’s envisaged hydrogen mobility build-out sketched
3rd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Last year, South Africa witnessed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mobility in Johannesburg when B20 and G20 top-brass were chauffeured around in Toyota FCEVs courtesy of Valterra, which... 


Cariboo site development
Osisko Development resumes surface, underground development at Cariboo after fatality
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold developer Osisko Development has resumed site activities at the Cariboo gold project, in British Columbia, Canada, after a temporary suspension related to a safety incident on January 22. A... 


The Quiulacocha tailings reprocessing project
Cerro de Pasco enters project development funding agreement with US DFI
3rd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Peru-focused Cerro de Pasco Resources has entered into a project development funding agreement with the US government's development finance institution, the International Development Finance... 


Rare earth oxides
St George hikes resource estimate at Brazil rare earths Araxa project by 75%
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's St George Mining said on Monday that the estimated amount of mineral resources at its Araxa rare earths niobium project in Brazil has been upgraded by 75%. The estimate is a result of... 


An iron-ore mine in Australia
Iron-ore gains as freight costs rise amid Iran war; shipments fall
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices reversed earlier losses to trade higher on Monday, as investors shifted focus to potentially higher freight rates following the Iran conflict and falling shipments from major... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne talking tailings expansion.
China’s ‘encouraging’ hydrogen progress witnessed first-hand by Northam Platinum
2nd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The ‘encouraging’ recent developments of the hydrogen economy in China have been witnessed first-hand by South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM) miner and marketer Northam Platinum. This was... 


Oil tankers at sea
Ship insurers cancel war risk cover due to Iran conflict
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

Several marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
Henry says BHP has no plans to become copper pure play
2nd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The world’s largest miner, BHP, will stick to its long-standing diversified model rather than pivot to a single-commodity strategy, CEO Mike Henry said recently, stressing that portfolio breadth... 


President Luis Abinader
Dominican Republic has over 150Mt tons of rare earth deposits, President says
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

The Dominican Republic has identified rare earth deposits that could position the Caribbean nation as a significant future supplier of minerals critical to high-tech industries, President Luis... 


Lithium producer SQM sees global demand growing 25% this year
Lithium producer SQM sees global demand growing 25% this year
2nd March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Top lithium producer SQM said it sees world demand for the battery metal growing about 25% this year, after reporting record quarterly sales volume as the industry emerges from a global glut. The... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne presenting half-year results.
Consensus is broadening that robust platinum pricing will continue, Northam reports
27th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The broadening market consensus is that supply and demand fundamentals will continue to support robust pricing for platinum, and this, together with Northam Platinum’s  growth profile, places the... 


Argentina's Senate passes glacier law reform to unlock mining projects
Argentina's Senate passes glacier law reform to unlock mining projects
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

Argentina's Senate approved on Thursday a reform to the law protecting Andean glaciers, a measure promoted by the libertarian President Javier Milei's government with the aim to unlock investments... 


Lundin upsizes credit facility to $4.5bn
27th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian base metals producer Lundin Mining has increased its unsecured revolving credit facility, lifting the total committed amount to $4.5-billion and extending the maturity to February 26,... 


A Northam Platinum operation.
Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn
27th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) company Northam Platinum on Friday declared a record interim cash dividend of R2.8-billion from income reserves. For the six months ended December 31, the board of... 


Ecuadorean lawmakers pass reform geared at driving mining investment
Ecuadorean lawmakers pass reform geared at driving mining investment
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ecuador's National Assembly on Thursday approved reforms proposed by President Daniel Noboa aimed at boosting the nation's mining sector, but that have been criticised by environmentalists and... 


Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
Nevada tops annual global mining survey rankings, China ranks last
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nevada is the world’s most attractive mining jurisdiction, while China ranks last, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies published by the Fraser Institute on Thursday. The... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


Maiden PEA published for Ero Copper's Furnas project
26th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and NYSE-listed Ero Copper this week published a maiden preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Furnas copper/gold project in Brazil, outlining a 24-year initial mine life and robust... 


Chile readies two fresh lithium contracts
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's mining ministry is preparing two new lithium contracts for submission to the national comptroller in March, advancing efforts to expand production beyond the projects initially submitted... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Sandsloot project has potential to ‘truly move needle’, excited Valterra Platinum reports
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“No doubt, you're all keen for an update on the Sandsloot underground project, not only because it's genuinely exciting, but because it has the potential to truly move the needle, and here’s why... 


Valterra's Amandelbult Tumela mine.
Valterra Platinum’s market cap soars to R450bn, final R11.5bn dividend declared
25th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The market capitalisation of South Africa’s Valterra Platinum has soared to R450-billion from R300-billion at year-end and a gross final 2025 dividend of R11.5-billion has been declared. Earnings... 


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... 


ARM non-executive chairperson Dr Patrice Motesepe.
African Rainbow Minerals expects 65% to 75% rise in basic half-year earnings
24th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by between 65% and 75% to between R2 300-million and R2... 


Gold bars
Both gold, platinum prices consolidating in high ranges
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says gold prices continue to show a consolidation trend following record prices late in December, which means prices are moving within a specific, range-bound... 


First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
First Quantum Minerals eyes $5bn Argentina copper mine
23rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has outlined plans for a potential $5-billion development at its 100%-owned Taca Taca project, positioning the asset as its next major copper growth project as... 


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... 


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