Canadian miner Mountain Province Diamonds has achieved record-breaking production at its Gahcho Kué mine in 2024 but faced significant headwinds in the diamond market. “2024 was a year of... 

South African coal and iron-ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet next month that could pave the way for them to spend billions of rand to help fix... 

As the mining industry prepares for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, themed ‘Future-Proofing African Mining, Today’, its focus is firmly set on sustainable practices, technological... 

Africa has a significant portion of the rare-earth elements (REE) required for the transition to, and development of, new energy vehicles (NEV), with a sizable opportunity to capitalise on their... 

Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, the current state of play in the mining industry requires operators to balance a traditionally risk-averse culture with an openness... 

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 

National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) chairperson Brandon Cohen says he is “cautiously optimistic” about new-vehicle sales in 2025. This follows a 3% decline in the total market last... 

Delba Electrical’s tailored solutions for mining, manufacturing and energy Electrical rotating machines are cornerstones of industrial operations across a wide range of sectors, from mining to... 

Australian graphite developer Lincoln Minerals plans to mine and process known graphite deposits in and around the Kookaburra Gully mining lease.  

The government of Guinea has approved gold reserve developer Predictive Discovery’s environment- and social-impact assessment. 

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 

British mining company GreenRoc Strategic Materials has received a letter of interest from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to provide funding for the project. 

Australian mining company Arafura Rare Earths will receive A$200-million from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund to support the Nolans mine. 

Platinum Group Metals is in discussions with several South African smelter operators, including Impala Platinum, to negotiate formal metal concentrate offtake arrangements for the project. 

As part of its Vision 2030 to diversify the economy away from a dependence on oil, Saudi Arabia has invested considerably in building the Ras al-Khair minerals industrial city, highlighted as one... 

Despite challenging circumstances during the six months ended December 31, energy and chemicals company Sasol has stated that its market guidance for both its Mining and Gas divisions remains... 

He’s not showing up in person, and his video address will come as the World Economic Forum is already winding down. But Donald Trump is still what everyone wants to talk about in Davos. Fans like... 

TSXV- and NYSE-American-listed Integra Resources has announced record fourth-quarter and full-year gold production results from its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon mine, in Nevada.... 

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric While businesses tend to turn directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors when embarking on IT... 

Aim-listed Greatland Gold has reported a strong start to production at the Telfer mine in Western Australia, following its recent acquisition of the operation. The company announced this week that... 

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the state government’s mid-year budget update underscores the need for policies that will ensure the resources sector continues to safeguard Queensland’s... 

The demand-surpassing production of metallurgical coal, in spite of the availability of environment-friendly alternatives for steelmaking in particular, is highlighted in the launch of a... 

By MDA Attorneys director Odette Potgieter As specialist contract negotiators for the mining, infrastructure, energy and building sectors, MDA Attorneys often see a suite of contracts used across... 

Bolivia is stepping up efforts to tap the world’s biggest lithium deposits, readying deals with new investors to build processing plants despite low prices and growing opposition from lawmakers and... 

Canada-headquartered Allied Gold on Wednesday reported preliminary results for the December quarter, with gold production reaching 99 632 oz. This is within the company’s previously issued... 

An agreement has been entered into for the outright sale of Williamson Diamonds Limited, Petra Diamonds announced on Wednesday. The London-listed and South Africa-active Petra is taking steps to... 

Rio Tinto is betting that US President Donald Trump will finally give the green light to its giant copper mine in Arizona, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. "I do think that we have... 

Australia-based Paladin Energy has emerged as a major player in Canada’s uranium development space, following its successful acquisition of Fission Energy and its flagship Patterson Lake South... 

Mining company Liontown Resources has delivered strong results for the December 2024 quarter, despite challenges posed by a weak pricing environment. MD and CEO Tony Ottaviano said in a statement... 

Australia-based gold miner Northern Star CEO Stuart Tonkin on Tuesday highlighted the company’s strong financial position, describing it as “exceptional,” with an investment-grade balance sheet... 

Research organisation Coaltech has announced an ambitious portfolio of projects for the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, environmental... 

Eskom group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo says the utility is focussed on ensuring that South Africa achieves a full year without loadshedding at midnight on March 26, after the 300-day... 

The world’s biggest listed miner, BHP, on Tuesday announced strong production results for the first half of the financial year, with significant gains in its flagship copper and iron-ore... 

London-listed mining services company Capital has received a letter of intent from gold mining company Barrick Gold Corporation, the operator and 50% owner of the Reko Diq copper/gold project, in... 

When Glencore proposed a combination with Rio Tinto Group a decade ago, the larger company turned it down after just a few days. News this week that the two spent several months in negotiations in... 

Goldman Sachs on Monday said the copper market is pricing in odds of about 50% that there will be a 10% US tariff on the metal by the end of the first quarter of this year. Analysts at the US... 

Johannesburg-, Sydney and London-listed globally diversified mining and metals company South32 on Monday reported a sufficiently strong start to the year to enable it to maintain production... 

Canada-headquartered First Quantum Minerals has revised its 2025 and 2026 copper production guidance, citing a conservative ramp-up of its Kansanshi S3 Expansion project and adjusted mining... 

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources produced 17 324 t of tin for the year ended December 31, a 38% increase from the previous year and within the guidance range of 17 000 t to 18 000 t. The company... 

Fitch Solutions company CreditSights says a rumoured merger between major diversified miners Rio Tinto and Glencore could result in a $126-billion company. However, the rumoured merger raises... 

Toronto-based Lundin Mining has capped off 2024 with record-breaking production of copper and zinc, meeting revised guidance and positioning itself for significant strategic growth. This comes on... 

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy...