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ZIOC chairperson Clifford Elphick
Zanaga executes share lock-in agreements with major shareholders
29th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) has announced that, following a request from a potential investor engaged in ZIOC's strategic partner process, lock-in agreements have been signed between... 


Fortescue executive chairperson Andrew Forrest
Fortescue chairman Forrest doubles down on renewables in challenge to Trump
26th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Fortescue is experiencing strong interest in its decarbonisation-related offerings, executive chairman Andrew Forrest said in an interview, as he challenged US President Donald... 


Panelists sit in discussions at last year's event.
Indaba to spotlight policy, investment and beneficiation
26th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on creating an enabling environment that supports mining opportunities in South Africa, providing insights into the global outlook for platinum- group metals... 


Minerals Council South Africa
The state of SA’s mining, energy and logistics sectors demands urgent reforms
26th September 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa, whose 70 member companies and associations represent more than 90% of South African yearly mineral production by value, is at the forefront of advocating for an... 


Ukwazi
Advisory company establishes local massive mining centre of excellence for EMEA region
26th September 2025

My first exposure to underground mining was in the early 1990’s at Thabazimbi iron-ore sublevel cave section. It was hard not to be fascinated by the three-dimensional labyrinth of tunnels filled... 


Corné Kleyn, Global Product Manager – Vibrating Screens at Weir
Weir screens set new pace for expanding African Mines
25th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) With brownfield expansions becoming increasingly common due to their lower risk and cost compared to new greenfield projects, Weir has seen rising demand for high capacity... 


Copper miners keep Australian shares afloat
Copper miners keep Australian shares afloat
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australian shares ended slightly higher on Thursday, as a rally in copper miners due to a sharp jump in metal prices countered losses in other sectors after markets trimmed bets for imminent... 


MinRes chairperson Malcolm Bundey
Board ‘acted independently’ in RDG decisions, says MinRes chair
23rd September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Lithium and iron-ore miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) has executed a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Resource Development Group (RDG), including the failed company’s Lucky Bay garnet... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Head of Equity Capital Markets, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa Richard Stout
Anglo’s Valterra Platinum divestment ‘largest in history of JSE’, Standard Bank reports
23rd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The divestment by diversified mining company Anglo American of its residual shareholding in Valterra Platinum was on Tuesday highlighted by enabler Standard Bank as “the largest equity capital... 


Utah Road upgrade delivers safer, stronger Pilbara freight link
19th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pilbara Ports has completed Stage 5 of the Utah road pavement rehabilitation project, delivering a key upgrade to one of Western Australia’s busiest freight corridors. The A$11.8-million works,... 


Vibramech equipment image
Vibramech is the premium supplier of vibratory equipment
19th September 2025

Vibrating mineral processing equipment manufacturer Vibramech has 48 years of design and manufacture experience and is Southern Africa’s predominant supplier of vibratory equipment for the mineral... 


Image of Capanema mine
Capanema maximisation project, Brazil – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been inaugurated. 


Image of iron-ore bucket reclaimer
Serra Sul +20 Mtpy project, Brazil – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Brazilian miner Vale has received an operating licence for activities pertaining to the project. 


Chinese steel body to meet iron-ore procurement heads at steelmakers this week, document says
15th September 2025 By: Reuters

The State-backed China Iron and Steel Association will hold a meeting with the heads of iron-ore procurement at its steelmaker members on Thursday, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. Two... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba hands over community centre in Postmasburg
12th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore has handed over the Lebelelang Centre community development project to the Tsantsabane community in Postmasburg, in the Northern Cape. The handover ceremony on... 


Hive Hydrogen programme director Trevor Donian, AMDA Developments CEO Piero Granelli, Hive Hydrogen head of development Zander van der Walt, Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser, and Hive Hydrogen legal director Benji Mothibedi.
South Africa's R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 


Vale receives operating license for key iron-ore project
12th September 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale said on Thursday it has received an operating license for activities related to the so-called Serra Sul +20 Mtpy project, which it expects to "significantly increase" its iron... 


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Minas-Rio System mine, Brazil
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An iron-ore mine in Conceição do Mato Dentro and Alvorada de Minas, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. 


Stats SA principal survey statistician Juan-Pierre Terblanche
South Africa’s mining output up 4.4% y/y in July
11th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that mining production increased by 4.4% year-on-year in July. Iron-ore and platinum-group metals (PGMs) were the most significant positive... 


News outlets report that Rio Tito could be forced to build a refinery for the Simandou ore project in Guinea.
Iron-ore rallies on Simandou supply concerns, restocking demand
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures climbed for a sixth straight session on Tuesday, driven by mounting concerns over supply prospects from the giant Simandou project in Guinea, coupled with expectations of improving... 


Teck's Jonathan Price and Anglo's Duncan Wanblad
Teck, Anglo American agree merger to create global copper and critical minerals major
9th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Global mining majors Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in an all-share transaction that will create Anglo Teck, a new global critical minerals leader and top five copper... 


Arrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on
Arrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Arrow Minerals has suspended all project-based activities and cut corporate costs as uncertainty over the status of its exploration permits in Guinea continues to weigh on the... 


China August iron-ore imports stay high as mills prepare for peak season
8th September 2025 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in August climbed 0.6% from July, as lower prices encouraged sustained buying and as mills prepared for the peak steel demand period in September. The world's largest... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
ARM highlights need for South Africans to work together to make country better place
5th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The need for South Africa to attract investment as a globally competitive investment destination was highlighted on Friday by Dr Patrice Motsepe, the executive chairperson of African Rainbow... 


TFR locomotives
Transnet reports smaller full-year loss
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Friday reported a smaller loss of R1.9-billion in the financial year to the end of March, down from a R7.3-billion loss in the previous year. The... 


CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale reopens key mine, plans to invest $12bn in Minas Gerais
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

razilian miner Vale said on Thursday it will invest 67-billion reais ($12.36-billion) in its mining operations in Minas Gerais state by 2030, as it held a ceremony to mark the reopening of a key... 


Image of iron-ore drill core
Serra Norte Complex, Brazil
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An iron-ore mine in the municipality of Parauapebas, state of Pará, in Brazil. 


Image of bucket reclaimer
Buena Vista iron project, US – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Magnum Mining and Exploration is revisiting its Buena Vista project after a new analysis highlighted its potential for rare-earth elements. 


Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American raises R44bn as it sells last remaining shares in Valterra
4th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified miner Anglo American has raised cash proceeds of R44.1-billion, or about $2.5-billion, from the sale of its remaining shares in South African platinum group metals (PGMs) producer... 


Guinea Planning and International Cooperation Minister Ismael Nabe.
Guinea the 'most Australian' country in Africa
4th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new chapter in Guinea's economic future is finally unfolding, as the West African nation sees the world's largest undeveloped high-grade iron-ore deposit, Simandou, come to fruition. Guinea’s... 


Iron-ore extends gain as Goldman Sachs lifts fourth-quarter price forecast
3rd September 2025 By: Reuters

Prices of iron-ore futures climbed for a second straight session on Wednesday, as Goldman Sachs raised its average price forecast for the fourth quarter of this year to $95 a metric ton from $90 a... 


Cover image of Creamer Media's Projects in Progress 2025 supplement
Projects in Progress 2025
1st September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2025’ report provides an overview of South Africa’s economic development as reflected through major infrastructure projects across energy, transport, water and... 


Image of iron-ore stockpiles
Serra Sul Complex, Brazil
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A production-stage property in the municipality of Canaã dos Carajás, state of Pará, Brazil. 


Long steel being made
IDC says it can’t go it alone in salvaging AMSA’s longs unit
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 


New Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
Simon Trott overhauls Rio Tinto exec team, operating model
27th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto Group on Wednesday announced a reorganisation of its operating model and executive leadership team, streamlining its structure into three core product groups – Iron Ore,... 


Champion Iron CFO to step down ahead of Q2 results
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quebec-focused miner Champion Iron said on Wednesday that CFO Donald Tremblay would leave the company shortly before the release of its second-quarter results for the 2026 financial year. The... 


Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision
Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision
26th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue reported its smallest full-year profit in six years, in line with analyst estimates, on Tuesday and lowered its dividend payout while reaffirming its commitment to its green... 


Fortescue CEO of metals and operations Dino Otranto
Fortescue profit falls 41% on weaker iron-ore prices
26th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore and green energy company Fortescue has reported a 41% fall in full-year profit as weaker iron-ore prices hit revenue, though record shipments and lower costs helped soften the impact. Net... 


Iron-ore hits over one-week high as Rio Tinto suspends work at Guinea mine
Iron-ore hits over one-week high as Rio Tinto suspends work at Guinea mine
25th August 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures touched a one-week high on Monday as Rio Tinto suspended activity at its Simandou project in Guinea following an incident, raising fears of a potential delay in production start at... 


Rio Tinto halts work at Simandou after fatal accident
Rio Tinto halts work at Simandou after fatal accident
25th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto Group suspended operations at its giant Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea after a contractor employee died in a workplace accident on Friday. “All activity at the... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (22/08/2025)
22nd August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about DRDGOLD, Exxaro investments, and surging nickel demand in focus. 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
First 11 train operators selected for 41 routes as South Africa takes big step in opening freight rail to private sector
22nd August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that 11 of the 25 private train operating companies (TOCs) that applied to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network have met the requirements to do... 


BCI hits milestones at Mardie salt project, advances SoP programme
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's BCI Minerals has entered full-scale operations at its A$1.44-billion Mardie salt project in Western Australia, which is set to become the country’s biggest industrial salt operation and... 


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