Martin Creamer talks about rebuilding the mining industry and new gold mine project. 

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has reported a 2.1% increase in year-end 2025 gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4-million ounces, as exploration success at key assets bolstered both reserves... 

Precious metals miner i-80 Gold has secured commitments for a $500-million financing package that forms part of a recapitalisation plan aimed at building a 600 000 oz/y gold miner in Nevada. The... 

Environmental consultancy SLR Consulting asserts that integrated partnerships, multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder engagement are essential to achieving the aim of sustainable mining. The... 

Australian miner Aeris Resources has announced the acquisition of Peel Mining in a transaction that will consolidate the South Cobar copper assets with the Tritton operations and create a larger... 

As one of the most complex, multi-disciplinary sectors in the global economy, the mining industry is founded on partnerships. Many of these have been built over centuries, during the storied... 

Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100-million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high. The... 

The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, are now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remains essential. This was the consensus... 

A feasibility study has confirmed a single-phase development as the most economic development approach for the project.  

The key opportunities likely to be pursued and leveraged by miners, explorers and developers in South Africa’s mining sector this year include brownfield project expansions and mine development, a... 

Although investors are being much more selective about where they deploy capital, the fundamental conditions for a “cautiously constructive” South African mining sector in 2026 are present, says... 

To strengthen its role in developing a safer, greener, more competitive, people-centred, more circular and technologically advanced South African mining sector, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP)... 

For 2026, two major commodityprice trends are forecasted to stand out in the South African mining sector, says industry mining employers association Minerals Council South Africa economist André... 

The Côte d'Ivoire Council of Ministers has officially announced the award of a 14-year mining right for Resolute Mining's Doropo gold project. 

Ardea Resources has received nonbinding support from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for the potential financing of its nickel/cobalt project. 

A copper/gold mine south-east of Perth, in Western Australia.  

Carnavale Resources has been granted mining lease M40/362, which hosts all the mineral resources at the project. 

Canyon Resources has reported that the project is advancing to the mining phase, with commissioning of the surface miner scheduled for February 2026 as a key operational milestone. 

The US Trade and Development Agency has confirmed its intention to support the project. 

Elevra Lithium has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Mangrove Lithium for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the project. 

Additional metallurgical testwork has confirmed that graphite concentrate from the project is suitable for synthetic industrial diamond production, adding a new potential value stream. 

Prieska Copper Zinc Mine has executed a binding prepayment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore for a $250-million prepayment facility linked to the sale of bulk, copper and zinc... 

Cora Gold has conditionally secured at least £12.85-million and up to £13.71-million (before costs) through a subscription of up to 228.45-million new shares at 6p each, to advance the Sanankoro... 

PMET Resources is pursuing financing of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development. 

ZIOC has signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for a staged investment in the project. 

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... 

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in... 

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... 

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... 

Newly appointed De Beers Group COO Kevin Smith says operational discipline, stronger partnerships and measured market recovery will be key focus areas in 2026, as the diamond major works to... 

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 

Australian miner Evolution Mining has approved a series of growth and development projects at its Northparkes and Ernest Henry operations, as well as new exploration investments in Canada, aimed at... 

One of the countries South Africa can learn from when it comes to beneficiation is Finland, Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa outlined on day-three of the Investing... 

By: Dustin Van Liew - SVP Global Policy, EnerGeo Alliance After years of declining investment, a shrinking productive base, and persistently high unemployment, South Africa is facing real economic... 

Epson, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, has launched its Back-to-School campaign in South Africa, aimed at supporting creativity and learning for students in local communities.... 

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources on Tuesday announced plans to change its name to Cambria Gold Mines, as it outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 and provided an update on its restructuring... 

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 

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... 

Botswana plans to ramp up mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as it seeks to diversify beyond diamonds by surveying the roughly 70% of its territory that remains unexplored, mines... 

By: Johan Coetzee - Strategy and Consulting lead for Resources at Accenture, Africa Africa’s mining sector is stepping into a new era, driven by the accelerating pace of digital transformation.... 

Lithium developer PMET Resources is pursuing financings of up to C$130-million to support the next phase of exploration and development at its Shaakichiuwaanaan critical minerals project in... 

South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Facts and Figures...