De Beers' joint venture in Angola has discovered a new kimberlite field, the most common source of mined diamonds, it said on Tuesday, its first such discovery in three decades. The Anglo American... 

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported a material improvement in the targeted economics at its flagship Zanaga project, in Congo-Brazzaville, driven by the ability to produce a high-grade... 

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 

 Iron-ore futures rose on Monday, supported by strong restocking demand from steel mills in China amid healthy profit margins and low inventories, although expectations of production cuts in... 

The head of Glencore's huge coal-trading operation is leaving in the biggest shake-up of the company’s trading unit in years. The news comes after Glencore, an historic name in commodity trading... 

Fortescue said on Friday it had secured a syndicated term loan facility worth 14.2-billion Chinese yuan ($1.98-billion) as the Australian miner looks to support its ambitious decarbonisation... 

Rio Tinto joined peer BHP on Thursday to play down Australia's prospects of building out a "green iron" sector that would help decarbonise the steel industry because the country lacks the economic... 

So far this earnings season, large miners are paying out their lowest dividends in years, as mineral prices slip and they need to retain cash for their massive development projects, while trying to... 

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s... 

Copper rose for a second day as Chilean mining giant Codelco grappled with the aftermath of a deadly accident at one of the world’s biggest underground mines. Six people were killed in a tunnel... 

Top iron-ore producer Vale continues to weigh an investment in Eurasian Resources Group’s Brazilian mine project, but says it has not yet found a cost-effective way to develop it. “The volume of... 

Martin Creamer talks about Valterra Platinum, De Beers and Kumba Iron Ore 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Valterra Platinum’s feasibility study into the development of Sandsloot Underground in Limpopo; Anglo's belief that De Beers is well positioned to... 

Flying deep into the heart of Western Australia, Rio Tinto Group executives, politicians and media step off a chartered jet into a Pilbara airport, little more than a sunbaked shed with metal... 

Commercial and legal processes under way for finalisation. 

The project is progressing to plan. 

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has reported that Congo-Brazzaville’s abundant gas and energy resources create favourable conditions for the potential pelletisation of its high-grade iron-ore products.  

In the 2025 transition year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American has maintained an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin for its go-forward... 

Canadian iron-ore miner Champion Iron has reported record sales of high-grade iron-ore in the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, while maintaining progress on its Direct Reduction Pellet... 

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto reported a 22% decline in first-half profit to $4.5-billion as lower iron-ore prices and cyclone disruptions in Australia weighed on performance, despite higher... 

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has urged South African miners to stand up to “bullies” by sending their minerals to countries that impose lower or no tariffs, rather than... 

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 

Iron-ore futures prices held well over the key psychological level of $100 a metric ton on Tuesday, while investors closely monitored the renewed Sino-US trade talks for signs of progress. The... 

Prices of coking coal futures in China retreated on Monday, as investors closed long positions to cash in profits after the steelmaking ingredient's dramatic price rally prompted the Dalian... 

South Africa's government will give Transnet an additional R94.8-billion rand guarantee facility to support the ailing State-owned logistics firm's recovery plan, the transport ministry said on... 

Martin Creamer talks about Kumba exports, Seriti wind turbine and data centres are demanding major investment in new power stations 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses higher Kumba iron-ore exports reflecting the benefit of public-private logistics; the fourth wind turbine going up for Seriti Resources; and the Coal &... 

In an initiative that seeks to support vulnerable learners across South Africa by providing them with new pairs of school shoes, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore partnered with State-owned logistics... 

Subject to the closing of a second tranche fundraise which was expected in March this year, Republic of Congo-based iron-ore developer Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) is prioritising several... 

South Africa's mining production increased by 0.2% year-on-year in May, with iron-ore, pictured, having made the largest positive contribution, with production increasing by 12.5% year-on-year. The... 

Fenix Resources has completed a private haul road connecting the project to existing infrastructure. 

Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan's Nippon Steel, and trading house Sojitz. 

The benefit of South Africa’s public-private logistics collaboration is reflected by an increase in South African-mined iron-ore railed from Anglo American’s Kumba to the Port of Saldanha Bay by... 

Australian miner Fortescue is paring back its global green hydrogen ambitions, shelving its Arizona hydrogen and PEM50 projects in a major reset, while its core iron-ore operations delivered a... 

The 4th Annual Women & Leadership in Mining Conference organised by women owned business, Pinpoint Stewards will take place on 27 and 28 August at the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg.  Ankia Roux,... 

Coking coal futures' prices in China soared on Wednesday as a government inspection on coal mine production sparked concerns of supply disruptions. The most active coking coal contract on the... 

Brazilian miner Vale produced 83.6-million metric tons of iron-ore in the second quarter, up 3.7% from a year earlier, the company reported on Tuesday. In its output and sales report, Vale said... 

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet insists that it has made “considerable progress” in implementing reforms in line with government policy changes. It also argues that government... 

Iron-ore futures prices closed higher for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus after Beijing unveiled a $170-billion hydropower project to boost economic... 

Iron-ore futures surged to their highest levels in nearly five months on Monday, buoyed by the announcement of construction on the world's largest hydropower dam and firm steel mill margins. The... 

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 

The mining sector in South Africa is a vital component of the economy, accounting for 6% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and significantly influencing economic stability and growth.