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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


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The Kalumbila-Kolwezi interconnector project will establish a 330 kV transmission line with an initial thermal capacity of 700 MW
New interconnector to bolster power supply
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

A new initiative to alleviate the chronic power shortages hampering mining operations in southern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making steady progress, says private power trader Enterprise... 


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Bespoke ESG initiatives uplift communities
14th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Having integrated a strategic environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) transformation framework into its overarching strategy and business processes, logistics company Grindrod has... 


Report urges ‘immediate interventions’ to protect Durban Bay from pollution
14th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Water Research Commission (WRC) and WildTrust have jointly funded a study and the development of a socioecological system (SES) model to provide a comprehensive analysis of the... 


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Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future
14th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media's 'Decarbonisation in Mining 2024/25: Mining in a low carbon future' report explores how mining companies are working to reduce their environmental footprint through renewable energy,... 


Exploration in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe seeks $950m in new bid to kickstart mining firm
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s State miner is planning a fresh bid to kickstart a range of projects a year after the government took full control of the company. Kuvimba Mining House, under new CEO Trevor Barnard, is... 


South Africa's aluminium needs to be decarbonised.
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium continuing to go all out to decarbonise – South32
13th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While ‘high-carbon’ is the value-lowering label being put on aluminium from South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed South32 benefits from... 


Managing Mining Risk in a Rapidly Transforming World
Managing Mining Risk in a Rapidly Transforming World
13th February 2025

By: Paul Pryor - Aon’s Global Mining Practice Leader The mining industry holds a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future by supplying the essential minerals needed for renewable energy... 


Sibanye-Stillwater incoming CEO Richard Stewart
Stewart to succeed Sibanye-Stillwater’s Froneman when he retires in September
13th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE- and NYSE-listed mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has announced that Neal Froneman will retire as CEO and executive director, effective September 30. Chief regional... 


Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
13th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 


New Gold's New Afton operation in British Columbia
New Gold extends mine life at New Afton and Rainy River
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed New Gold has extended the mine life of its New Afton and Rainy River operations and outlined a three-year operational outlook that projects strong free cash flow. At New Afton, in... 


Kinross has made progress with the Great Bear project in Canada, having repaid the debt associated with its acquisition.
Kinross delivers record free cash flow, strong 2024 performance
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Kinross has posted strong results for 2024, achieving record free cash flow and steady production, while also advancing sustainability initiatives and shareholder returns. The Canadian... 


The Kings Mountain lithium operation in the US
Cost cuts help Albemarle's results offset low lithium prices
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium, swung to a quarterly profit as cost cuts helped offset low prices of the electric vehicle battery metal, but adjusted results reported on... 


Ganfeng starts lithium production at Argentina's Mariana project
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

China's Ganfeng Lithium mining company has begun producing lithium at its Mariana project in northern Argentina, it said on Wednesday, kicking off one of several of its new lithium projects under... 


Vale to invest $12bn to expand Carajas site, Brazil government says
Vale to invest $12bn to expand Carajas site, Brazil government says
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale will announce on Friday a 70-billion real ($12.2-billion) investment to expand its iron ore and copper mining operations at the Carajas complex in northern Brazil, the... 


South African-born Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow
Barrick signs MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and copper mining company Barrick has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a resources organisation of the government of Zambia, which is aimed at boosting exploration and mining in... 


Pan African CEO overlooking Mogale's gold tailings, west of the Golden City of Johannesburg.
Pan African can operate and grow in South Africa ‘very successfully’, Cobus Loots reports
12th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The London- and Johannesburg-listed Pan African Resources is able to operate and to grow in South Africa – “and do so very successfully”, an upbeat CEO Cobus Loots stated emphatically on Wednesday... 


Ukrainian graphite mine hopes for Trump deal, but say returns won't be instant
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

t the 90-year-old Zavallivsky graphite mine in central Ukraine, CEO Ostap Kostyuk dreams of making graphite pure enough to use for lithium batteries, something he compares to trying to "make a... 


Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

he mining company that owns the licence to Greenland's Kvanefjeld deposit is hopeful that a new government will repeal a ban on uranium mining after next month's election, potentially rejuvenating... 


St Barbara to separate Canada operations
St Barbara to separate Canada operations
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's St Barbara announced on Wednesday its intention to separate the Atlantic Gold Operations in Nova Scotia, Canada, from the broader company. The decision, the ASX-listed miner said,... 


Underground mining at Loulo in Mali
Mali and Barrick talks suspended without reaching an agreement
12th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali and Barrick Gold Corp’s negotiations to end a protracted dispute over payments from the country’s biggest gold mine have been suspended, according to people familiar with the government’s... 


The African Mining Sector in 2025: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The African Mining Sector in 2025: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
12th February 2025

By Julian Grieve, Head of Resources Sector Solutions at RMB As we stand on the cusp of 2025, the African mining sector is poised at a juncture marked by both opportunity and significant challenge.... 


The many uses of platinum group metals.
Platinum group metals have major ‘urban mining’ plus, Johnson Matthey highlights
11th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs)  – which are hosted and mined overwhelmingly in South Africa – have recycling rates approaching the 100% mark in some applications, with the carbon intensity of PGM... 


Connected Plants Enhances Sustainability and Operational Excellence in Mining and Manufacturing
11th February 2025

The modern day business environment in mining and manufacturing is facing the critical challenge of balancing resource sustainability with productivity and environmental responsibility, requiring... 


President Donald Trump
Trump tariffs spell fresh turmoil for volatile aluminum market
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The global aluminum market is entering a fresh period of upheaval as traders rush to assess the potential impact of renewed US protectionism under President Donald Trump. The US leader ordered... 


Implats' 16 Shaft
Implats delivers ‘commendable’ operating performance, but warns of lower headline earnings
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) says it delivered a commendable operating performance in the first half of financial year 2025, following group-wide labour restructuring and changes to... 


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Orion appoints Kevin Moxham COO
11th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed experienced international mining executive Kevin Moxham as COO. Moxham is a registered professional engineer with 40 years of experience in mining,... 


Rio Grande lists on Canadian Securities Exchange
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on Monday welcomed Rio Grande Resources to its exchange following a spin-out transaction by Foremost Clean Energy. The new Vancouver-based exploration... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of Canada’s largest province said the government will ban Chinese components from energy projects if his party is reelected later this month. “China is playing by its own rules, is... 


Katoro raises funds as it seeks to expand its critical minerals portfolio in Canada
10th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Katoro Gold has announced conditional equity financing of £317 500 through the issue of 635-million new ordinary shares, at a placing price of 0.05p per placing share. Katoro says the... 


African Pioneer raises funds for Namibia project
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed African Pioneer, which owns projects in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, has raised £420 000 from existing and new shareholders to further develop its Ongombo copper/gold project, in... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green ushers in a renewable-energy future for S African mining
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s mining industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it grapples with rising electricity costs, carbon taxes and the need for energy security. Newly established renewable energy... 


Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
Saudi Arabia’s Maaden raises $1.25bn to fund mining growth
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabian Mining Co., commonly known as Maaden, has raised $1.25-billion from its debut Islamic bond sale as the company looks to fund a huge expansion program over the next five years. Maaden... 


Rio2 CEO Andrew Cox
Rio2 starts building Fenix gold mine
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Rio2 last week celebrated the official start of construction of its Fenix gold mine, in the Maricunga gold belt of Chile’s Atacama. The event, held on Thursday, was attended by... 


Lia Finocchiaro
Northern Territory cracks down on lawfare
10th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) on Monday welcomed the Northern Territory government's commitment to reviewing the third-party merits review processes to ensure they do not act as a barrier to... 


Global Lithium seeks government help, alleging Chinese control attempt
10th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Global Lithium Resources is pressing the government to halt what it calls a takeover attempt by Chinese investors of its cornerstone asset ahead of a shareholder meeting this week. The... 


Trump’s policies to have major impact on global critical minerals sector
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced that, together with its 100%-owned subsidiary MPD Congo, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) SA to evaluate... 


$22.5m equity raising to progress Greenland, Austria projects
$22.5m equity raising to progress Greenland, Austria projects
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals has completed a private placement of $22.5-million to assist in accelerating development plans for the Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland and the Wolfberg... 


New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
New World on 12-month path to full federal approval for US copper project
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed New World Resources has secured a key regulatory milestone for its Antler copper project in Arizona, with the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) granting a determination of National... 


Barrick reports higher reserves, with Reko Diq making a substantial contribution
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that its attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves have increased by 17.4-million ounces before 2024 depletion.... 


Pebble: ‘Renewed sense of optimism’
Pebble: ‘Renewed sense of optimism’
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The stalled Pebble project has entered 2025 with a "renewed sense of optimism" as its legal battles continue and the political landscape in the US shifts in its favour, according to Ron Thiessen,... 


Energy and Minieral Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada invests in Quebec's critical minerals research, infrastructure developments
7th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Thursday announced up to C$43.5-million in investments under two critical mineral funding programmes to help advance critical minerals... 


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