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Artisanal cobalt miners in the DRC
Congo produces first 1 000 t of traceable artisanal cobalt
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

The State cobalt agency in Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt, a key step in formalizing the sector in a country that supplies much... 


A lithium mine in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe lithium miners seek VAT moratorium until end of 2026
13th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwean lithium miners have asked the government to defer the imposition of a tax on concentrates until the end of 2026, so they can raise capital to construct processing plants. The southern... 


Invitation to Zimbabwe Gold Investment Conference – November 2025
13th November 2025

Opus Investor invites you to the Zimbabwe Gold Investment Conference 2025, 17–18 November at the Golden Conifer Conference Centre, Harare. We are delighted through tour partnership with Mining... 


High electricity prices to continue putting pressure on mining, smelting, says Minerals Council
13th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The improvement in the performance of State-owned Eskom’s ability to supply electricity and the uptick in Transnet’s operational performance bode well for mining, but the sector faces the threat of... 


The iron-ore terminal at Saldanha Bay.
South Africa iron-ore trade route to Europe could be green by 2029, study shows
13th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South Africa-Europe iron-ore trade route could go green as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035, according to a study released by the Global Maritime Forum. The... 


Congressman John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican and chairperson of the US House Select Committee on China.
US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

China for decades has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector and its geopolitical influence, a US House of... 


Renewable-energy deal to power Queensland’s coal export network
Renewable-energy deal to power Queensland’s coal export network
12th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland’s coal export supply chain is set for a renewable energy boost, with government-owned generator CleanCo signing an agreement to supply green power to freight operator Aurizon, which runs... 


Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
12th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Operations have started at the giant Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. At a ceremony held at... 


AEMEE Annual Conference
MCA urges shift from contracts to co-ownership in Indigenous partnerships
11th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for a shift in Indigenous economic participation, urging governments and resource companies to move “from contracts to capital” by supporting... 


Core Lithium lifts Grants ore reserve, cuts capital
10th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Core Lithium has delivered an upgraded ore reserve and optimised mine plan for the Grants deposit at its 100%-owned Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory, reducing... 


The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
10th November 2025

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric      Uganda is entering an exciting growth period; the country’s energy and extractives industry... 


Japan's Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project
Japan's Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project
10th November 2025 By: Reuters

Japan's Marubeni said on Monday it will invest in a mineral sands project of Australia's RZ Resources, following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals which struck a similar deal with... 


The ban's suspension marks the latest relaxation of China's mineral export control regime following the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China halts ban on gallium, germanium, antimony exports to US, but controls remain
10th November 2025 By: Reuters

China has suspended a ban on exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, although the three metals remain subject to broader export controls... 


holding coal up to the light
Inland coal market urgently needs reforms, conference hears
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s inland coal market faces a critical need for reform, with inconsistencies in supply, declining coal quality and logistical bottlenecks threatening the reliability of the fuel that... 


Caravel signs MoU with Adani for copper project collaboration
7th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Caravel Minerals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kutch Copper, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, to advance the Caravel copper project in Western... 


Vedanta's newly launched CopperTech to invest $1.5bn in Konkola
Vedanta's newly launched CopperTech to invest $1.5bn in Konkola
7th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vedanta Resources has launched CopperTech Metals, a US-domiciled company that will own and operate Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), connecting America’s critical mineral needs with Zambia’s... 


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Valve training benefits industry, manufacturers
7th November 2025

The professional body for valve and actuator manufacturers South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) offers a series of courses and training programmes for industry... 


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Kon Kweni iron-ore project, Liberia/Guinea/Sierra Leone/Côte d’Ivoire
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kon Kweni offers one of the highest-grade undeveloped iron-ore deposits in the world. 


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Pilot processing plant and lab, US
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Critical minerals producer Ramaco is building a new pilot processing plant and laboratory to advance rare earth and critical minerals development. 


Cape Town’s boat-building industry must act to mitigate effects of US tariffs – Vos
7th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The South African boat-building industry must formulate a response to the 30% tariff levied on all boats exported from South Africa to the US as from August onwards, says City of Cape Town Economic... 


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Risk mitigation in focus as SA opens rail and port networks to private participants
7th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With State-owned freight logistics group Transnet having turned to the market to invest in rail and port infrastructure, and the Department of Transport (DoT) having introduced various reforms to... 


Drill core from the Kore Potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore has been approached by two parties, each of which is in the early stages of evaluating the possible acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of the company. 


Image of Nyanza drill rig
Titanium beneficiation complex, South Africa – update
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has approved financing to support the development, construction and operation of the manufacturing plant. 


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Risk mitigation in focus as SA opens rail and port networks to private participants
7th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With State-owned freight logistics group Transnet having turned to the market to invest in rail and port infrastructure, and the Department of Transport (DoT) having introduced various reforms to... 


Troilus launches C$150m bought deal
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing its namesake copper/gold project in northern Québec toward a construction decision.... 


Nutrien tops profit estimates, launches review of phosphate business
Nutrien tops profit estimates, launches review of phosphate business
6th November 2025 By: Reuters

Nutrien beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, and said it would initiate a review of strategic alternatives for its phosphate business. US-listed shares of the... 


Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage
Safer, smarter way to protect grain using nitrogen storage
6th November 2025

As South Africa’s agricultural industry grows more competitive, grain producers are seeking cleaner, safer and more sustainable ways to protect their harvests. Among the most effective solutions... 


Marikana Sibanye
South Africa’s commodity boom set to spill into wider economy
5th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s commodity windfall is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve the fiscal outlook and support lower... 


$200m Exim backing for Pumpkin Hollow
$200m Exim backing for Pumpkin Hollow
5th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-based Kinterra Capital has secured an indicative $200-million financing commitment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) under the agency’s Make More in America... 


Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Canada launches C$2bn Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund
5th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada will establish a $2-billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund to accelerate investment in strategic mining projects and strengthen national security supply chains, Finance Minister... 


Red Mountain joins US critical minerals momentum with OTCQB listing
Red Mountain joins US critical minerals momentum with OTCQB listing
5th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Acquisitive antimony company Red Mountain Mining is gearing up to join the growing US critical minerals movement, with the ASX-listed explorer announcing plans to begin trading on the OTCQB, as it... 


President Vladimir Putin
Putin orders road map for Russian rare earths extraction
4th November 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the Russian cabinet to draw up by December 1 a road map for the extraction of rare earth minerals. In a list of tasks for ministers published on... 


Kodal CEO Bernard Aylward
Mali President, dignitaries officiate Bougouni lithium project launch
4th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, by Mali President General Assimi Goïta in a ceremony held on November 3. The... 


Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
Two-a-Day modernises operations with Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT, advancing sustainability in South Africa’s fruit industry
4th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its advanced RM AirSeT... 


Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back
Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back
4th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. Global mining giants have largely retreated from coal... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro completes sale of its FerroAlloys business to BBBEE consortium
3rd November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys... 


100% made-in-the-US antimony ingot
$191m Exim interest in Locksley’s California antimony project
3rd November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed  Locksley Resources has received a letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim), outlining the intent to provide up to $191-million in potential... 


Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada leads G7 push with C$6.4bn boost for critical minerals development
3rd November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced 26 new investments, partnerships and measures to unlock C$6.4-billion of critical minerals projects. These initiatives are... 


Rough and polished diamonds
Angola diamond production totals 10.7Mct in January-September
31st October 2025 By: Reuters

Angola's rough diamond production reached 10.7-million carats in the nine months to September, a government official said on Friday, as the country targets another record haul this year. The... 


G20Lens analysis, Glencore, Harmony Gold make headlines
G20Lens analysis, Glencore, Harmony Gold make headlines
31st October 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa's thin-incentive critical minerals strategy, according to G20Lens analysis; Glencore's cobalt strategy as the cobalt export ban lifts in... 


head and shoulder shot of Frank Blackmore
Youth, regional integration hold the key to new economic era
31st October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa’s rapidly expanding and youthful population is ready to transform the continent’s investment landscape, says professional services firm KPMG South Africa lead economist Frank Blackmore.... 


Pilot Crushtec sales manager for South Africa Charl Marais
Pilot Crushtec demonstrates innovation, sustainability in crushing solutions at Coal Africa 2025
31st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec showcased its robust range of mobile and modular crushing solutions designed for the demanding conditions of coal mining at the ICPC Coal Africa 2025... 


Location map of the Kangankunde project
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
31st October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lindian Resources has confirmed that the project remains unaffected by recent comments from Malawi’s leadership regarding potential restrictions on the export of raw minerals. 


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