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Arch merges with Consol to create a coal-export powerhouse
Arch merges with Consol to create a coal-export powerhouse
22nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

US coal producer Arch Resources Inc. agreed to merge with rival Consol Energy in a $2.3-billion deal aimed at creating a North American mining heavyweight to deliver the fuel around the world. The... 


China’s exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more normal levels, undercutting fears that the restrictions imposed by the government last year could choke off supplies crucial to high-tech... 


Why I'm positive about Mongolia's future: Dr Battsengel Gotov
21st August 2024

By Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events ‘The new generation of industry personnel in Mongolia is increasingly fluent in the international language of mining' 


Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds
Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds
19th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese copper exports dropped last month from an all-time high, as domestic buyers took advantage of the metal’s rapid retreat in price. Exports of unwrought copper and products fell 40% from... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Iron-ore battered to 2022 low as China’s steel crisis hits home
Iron-ore battered to 2022 low as China’s steel crisis hits home
16th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed for a brutal weekly loss, hitting the lowest level since 2022, on concern that a steel-industry crisis rippling across China will sap demand, while supplies from miners remain... 


GMIN exports first doré bars from Tocantinzinho
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has completed its first exports of doré bars from the Tocantinzinho mine, in Brazil, to a refinery in Switzerland. The project remains on time and budget for... 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


Perpetua promotes Stibnite project amid China antimony export ban
Perpetua promotes Stibnite project amid China antimony export ban
15th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

On September 15, China will impose limits on antimony exports, citing national security concerns. Given that China supplies about half of the world’s antimony and the US lacks a domestic source,... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 


China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs
15th August 2024 By: Reuters

China will impose export limits on antimony and related elements in the name of national security, its commerce ministry said on Thursday, Beijing's latest move to restrict shipments of critical... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
‘Necom 2.0’ to focus on system-wide constraints to electricity security and affordability
14th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Amid waning loadshedding, government and business have agreed to begin “repurposing” the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) to shift focus from interventions aimed at arresting the... 


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Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows
14th August 2024 By: Reuters

All Brazilian gold imports by Germany and 71% by Italy come from areas of the Amazon where illegal mining is rampant, a think thank said on Tuesday, calling for increased European scrutiny. All 1.3... 


Coal being transported on TFR's coal rail line
South Africa's coal export line will need five years to refurbish
13th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State-owned rail company needs $669-million and five years to upgrade equipment to revive performance of its main export coal line, according to an internal report. Coal shipments... 


Iron-ore takes fresh hit as concerns over global glut exact toll
Iron-ore takes fresh hit as concerns over global glut exact toll
13th August 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore slumped — following its fourth weekly loss in five — on concerns that a slowdown in steelmaking at Chinese mills, combined with record shipments from Australia and Brazil, would lead to a... 


A $91bn trade means mining in one of the world's hottest places
A $91bn trade means mining in one of the world's hottest places
13th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Snaking through the russet-colored expanse of Australia’s remote Outback, vast mile-long trains ferry iron-ore — the nation’s most valuable export — across a crucial mining district that’s... 


USSM selected for potential $400m funding from Exim
USSM selected for potential $400m funding from Exim
12th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

St Louis, Missouri-based US Strategic Minerals (USSM) has received a nonbinding letter of interest from the Export Import Bank of the US (Exim) for a potential debt funding package of... 




Porto do Caio Stage 1 quay that is scheduled for completion in December 2025.
Minbos attracts $10m investment from Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund
12th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Minbos Resources on Monday announced that the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund had confirmed approval for a $10-million strategic investment in the company. The investment would support... 


On-The-Air (09/08/2024)
On-The-Air (09/08/2024)
9th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talking on copper, gold and ferrochrome. 


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Enaex - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

At Enaex, we strive for stronger bonds with our customers and partners to co-create tailor-made blasting solutions and pave the way towards a more sustainable business. Thamiris Lins Cantarelli 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources has signed a mine development agreement with the Malawi government. 


Location map of the Minim Martrap
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources subsidiary Camalco Cameroun has entered into a mining convention that details the agreement by which it can mine the project. 


Chile copper export revenue rises in July despite lower prices
Chile copper export revenue rises in July despite lower prices
8th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chilean copper exports rose last month despite lower prices, signaling mines in the world’s top supplier of the metal are recovering from operational setbacks that dragged down production. July... 


NextSource completes screening equipment upgrade at Molo
7th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQB-listed NextSource Materials has completed the planned screening equipment upgrades at its Molo graphite mine, in southern Madagascar, the company announced on August 7. The company... 


An iron-ore mine owned by Afrimat
Afrimat optimistic of improved second-half performance
6th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat reports that steady progress is being made with the integration of the Lafarge business, which it acquired earlier this year, and that the suspension... 


Lundin secures additional $350m to increase stake in Chilean miner
5th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Lundin Mining has closed a term loan of $350-million in addition to an existing $1.75-billion revolving credit facility. The term loan matures on July 27, 2027.  


Michael Clancy MD TOMRA, Dale Henderson MD and CEO Pilbara Minerals, WA Minister for Energy Reece Whitby MLA, Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel MLA.
Pilgangoora now home to the world’s biggest lithium ore sorter
2nd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Pilbara Minerals has completed its P680 expansion project, with the new crushing and ore sorting facility at Pilgangoora, Western Australia, opened on Friday. The new crushing and ore... 


Peabody achieves first development coal at Centurion
Peabody achieves first development coal at Centurion
2nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Centurion coking coal growth project, in Australia, is continuing to advance on time and on budget, reports US-headquartered miner Peabody reports. The company has produced the first... 


NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
2nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

NexGen Energy raised the cost to build its flagship uranium mine in northern Canada, citing inflationary pressures and engineering expenses in a remote region. The company’s Rook I project in... 


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Association eyes sector growth
2nd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Valve and related components industry association Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) is aiming to facilitate industry growth and stability through collaborations... 


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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


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Public-private togetherness already showing signs of boosting logistics
2nd August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The new multi-party government is in many ways continuing to progress advances that were already in motion before the various South African political parties decided to work in unison. Reports on... 


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Okiep copper project, South Africa – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study for the project is on track for completion this quarter. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study for the project is on track for completion this quarter.  


Marula’s new ore sorter to be transported to Blesberg soon
1st August 2024 By: Darren Parker

AQSE- and A2X-listed Marula Mining’s Tomra COM XRT 1200 ore sorter has been decommissioned in Gauteng and will be transported to Springbok in the Northern Cape soon, the company said on August 1.... 


Infrastructure refurbishment investment alone could provide R100bn/y manufacturing stimulus
Infrastructure refurbishment investment alone could provide R100bn/y manufacturing stimulus
31st July 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s decaying water, electricity and logistics infrastructure presents a R100-billion a year repair and refurbishment investment opportunity that could provide much-needed stimulus for... 


South Africa’s Tshipi Borwa manganese mine Northern Cape’s rich Kalahari manganese field.
Manganese prices up 56%, sales up 35%, Jupiter reports
31st July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The three months to the end of June saw spot manganese ore prices rise 56%, driven by the temporary closure of the cyclone damaged Gemco manganese mine in Australia, Jupiter Mines reported on... 


Lotus, Malawi government sign mine development agreement for Kayelekera
31st July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed a mine development agreement (MDA) with the Malawi government for the Kayelekera uranium mine. The company describes this as a major milestone in the mine’s... 


Canyon subsidiary signs mining convention for Cameroon bauxite project
31st July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ Camalco Cameroun subsidiary has entered into a mining convention, which details the agreement by which it can mine the Minim-Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, and... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore expects to be able to announce coal, carbon steel demerger decision next week
30th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore expects to be able to announce the decision of the board regarding the potential demerger of its coal and carbon steel materials business next... 


Schneider Electric Announces Evolution of EcoStruxure IT with Model Based, Automated Sustainability Metric Reporting
Schneider Electric Announces Evolution of EcoStruxure IT with Model Based, Automated Sustainability Metric Reporting
30th July 2024

New features offer enhanced visibility of energy and resource consumption, historical data analysis and detailed metrics to help organisations meet imminent regulatory reporting requirements.... 


Russia's Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs
Russia's Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs
29th July 2024 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and a major producer of refined nickel, reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year, but kept its 2024... 


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