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China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Wednesday announced a further investment from Jiangxi Copper Company Limited (JCC), which would see the Chinese mining giant acquire about 157-million shares in... 


Rare earth miner says scarce Brazil financing undercuts industry push
12th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meteoric Resources is finding it difficult to find local financing for its $420-million rare earth project in Brazil, pushing the Australian firm to expand its search for investors beyond the South... 


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Orion’s interim performance reflects continued focus on exploration of key projects
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals' work programmes during the interim period to December 31, 2024, focused on the progression of definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for the company’s flagship... 


TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
TOMRA Mining’s Test Centers: unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
11th March 2025

TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world... 


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Iron-ore production to accelerate over next five years – BMI
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production growth is expected to accelerate over 2025 to 2029, with production to reach 2.92-billion tonnes by 2029, BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, says in its latest ‘Outlook for... 


Brazil’s red tape is ‘cooling’ investment, mining group says
11th March 2025 By: Reuters

The growing global demand for critical minerals could be a boon for Brazil, but the strict licensing process is holding back development, says the country’s former environmental chief who now heads... 


Warren Pearce
Qld govt cancels mining lease objections review, Amec supports move
11th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Queensland government has made the decision to cancel the mining lease objections processes review, a move welcomed by the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (Amec). The review,... 


Chevron CEO urges lasting US energy policy, not extreme swings
Chevron CEO urges lasting US energy policy, not extreme swings
11th March 2025 By: Reuters

Chevron would like to see durability in US energy policy rather than swings from one extreme to another, CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday. US President Donald Trump's first weeks in office during his... 


Freeport-McMoRan hopes Trump declares copper a critical mineral
Freeport-McMoRan hopes Trump declares copper a critical mineral
11th March 2025 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan hopes US President Donald Trump declares copper a critical mineral, a move that would unlock tax credits needed to boost American production of the red metal and offset global... 


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Capital board makes noncash provisions, impacting 2024 profits
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed mining services company Capital’s board has taken the decision to book noncash provisions in 2024, primarily relating to historical value-added tax receivables and various laboratory... 


Critical Mineral Resources secures £2.5m investment
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has signed an investment agreement with Gilini Holdings for the provision of £2.5-million in funding to be used for project acquisitions, expanding... 


Resolution acquires antimony assets as it seeks to capitalise on global supply shortages
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Resolution Minerals has announced a binding agreement to acquire three exploration projects in New South Wales and Queensland, enhancing its strategic exposure to two critical... 


Boss takes right to earn up to 80% in Eclipse's Liverpool uranium project
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Eclipse Metals on Monday announced a binding option and earn-in agreement with fellow ASX-listed Boss Energy to advance exploration at the Liverpool uranium project, in the Alligator... 


Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
10th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) on Monday congratulated Premier Roger Cook on his government’s re-election in this weekend’s state election and said the government... 


Mark Carney
Mark Carney wins Canada Liberal contest, will succeed Trudeau in days
10th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic... 


BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
BHP to invest $25m in Cobre's Botswana copper exploration
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major BHP has committed to investing up to A$40-million for the exploration of potential Tier 1 copper/silver deposits in Botswana, in partnership with Australia-listed Cobre.  The... 


Cinovec declared strategic by Czech government
Cinovec declared strategic by Czech government
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and Aim-listed European Metals Holdings said on Friday that its Cinovec mineral deposit had been declared a “strategic deposit” under the Czech Construction Code. This designation was a... 


Drilling under way by Arrow Minerals in the Northwest Territories.
Ottawa injects C$420 000 into Northern mining investment push
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The federal government is committing up to C$420 000 to bolster mining investment across Canada’s North, aiming to attract domestic and international interest to the region’s resource sector.... 


Morocco approves green hydrogen projects worth $32.5bn
7th March 2025 By: Reuters

A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of 319-billion dirhams ($32.5-billion). The Moroccan... 


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Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive
7th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


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Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nickel-focused exploration company Canada Nickel Company has signed a significant agreement with the Mattagami, Matachewan and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, to... 


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Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based Lindian Resources CEO Alwyn Vorster stepped down as CEO, effective February 28. This comes amid the continued advancement of the project. 


Mining under way at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project
Kasiya rutile-graphite project, Malawi – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Further testwork completed has confirmed that the medium to coarse Kasiya graphite concentrate has met or exceeded the key specifications required for use as expandable and expanded graphite. 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


Laura Tyler
Mining heavyweights Tyler and Gaines join Oryx
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Oryx Global Partners (Oryx), an investment firm focused on the minerals value chain, has bolstered its leadership with the appointment of mining leaders Laura Tyler and Elizabeth Gaines. Tyler... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel (left) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build
6th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s biggest gold mining company is well down the track with its solar build amid group operating free cash flows increasing by 46% to a new half-year record of R10.4-billion in the six... 


An image of first gold pour at the Lafique mine
Endeavour Mining delivers strong full year performance
6th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Endeavour Mining, which has a portfolio of gold mining assets in West Africa, reported strong results for the 2024 financial year, with record fourth-quarter free cash flow of... 


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K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
6th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has announced the successful production of HPMO at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 


The Arcata mine
Triple Flag acquires gold and silver streams in Peru
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Royalty and streaming company Triple Flag Precious Metals said on Wednesday that it had acquired 5% gold and silver streams on the Arcata and Azuca mines in Peru from Sierra Sun Precious Metals for... 


Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto finalises $6.7bn acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto has officially completed its $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium. The deal, sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey on Wednesday, integrates Arcadium... 


South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
South Africa confirms US withdrawal of $1.5bn Just Energy Transition Partnership pledge
6th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency has confirmed that it has been formally informed that the US has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), to which it had initially pledged more than... 


Rio Tinto pours $1.8bn into Pilbara iron-ore expansion
Rio Tinto pours $1.8bn into Pilbara iron-ore expansion
6th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto on Thursday committed to the $1.8-billion development of the Brockman Syncline 1 project (BS1) in the Pilbara, extending the life of the Brockman region and... 


The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
The role of Gauteng-based SEZs in driving mining beneficiation
6th March 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in industrial zones: Incentivising manufacturing and boosting exports Gauteng, South Africa’s economic powerhouse, is at the forefront of industrialisation.... 


Barberton Mines
PIC raises its stake in Pan African Resources to more than 12%
5th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in JSE- and Aim-listed Pan African Resources from 9.98% to 12.39% as at March 4. The PIC now owns about 251.49-million shares... 


Highland Copper awarded updated air permit for Copperwood
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application for the Copperwood project in Michigan, US, the company announced on Tuesday. The Michigan... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to tout tariffs, unveil energy, mineral projects in speech
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump will defend his use of tariffs, propose a new natural gas pipeline and move to ramp up production of critical minerals and rare earths in the US in his primetime address to... 


Concept design of a lithium conversion facility on Mission Island
Governments signal support for Frontier Lithium’s Thunder Bay conversion facility
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's Frontier Lithium has secured the intent of both the federal and Ontario governments to support the development of a lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay, in a move which is aligned... 


Pacgold appoints Bruce Kendall as nonexec director
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland-focused gold explorer Pacgold on Wednesday announced the appointment of experienced geologist, Bruce Kendall, as a nonexecutive director. Kendall brings more 30 years’ experience in... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
5th March 2025

This week: Firm intent of Impala Platinum is to prosper on current prices, and, ‘Exciting’ DRDGOLD projects ‘advancing well’ as 2028 Vision gets big gold price boost 


Sun Silver steps into antimony race
Sun Silver steps into antimony race
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 


Pele Energy Group Secures R575 Million Investment Backed by Nedbank and Norfund to Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth
5th March 2025

Pele Energy Group (PEG) has announced the completion of a R575 million capital raise that will significantly bolster its renewable energy and impact ambitions. This investment, backed by Nedbank... 


Copper cathode produced in the DRC
Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms
5th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo has offered the US exclusive access to critical minerals and infrastructure projects in exchange for security assistance as it battles a rebellion backed by... 


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