Lindian Resources has made a final investment decision to build the first stage of the Kangankunde mine.  

Battery metals producer IGO on Thursday posted a sharp full-year loss after being hit by weaker lithium markets, impairments and a writedown of its Kwinana refinery. The Perth-based company... 

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 

Energy and chemicals group Sasol reports that construction of its coal destoning plant has been completed and that the facility, which should be ramped up to full production by December, is... 

South African petrochemical firm Sasol said on Monday it swung to an annual profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns. The company, which... 

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials said it will slash its convertible debt by 60% and raise $30-million in new equity financing to shore up its balance sheet and push ahead with... 

South Africa’s fuel supply system is under strain, as the country continues to rely heavily on imports amid stagnating infrastructure investment and unresolved regulatory issues. “We’re in a new... 

China's Tianqi Lithium is open to renegotiating joint venture partner IGO's stake in the troubled Kwinana lithium refinery in Western Australia state, CEO Frank Ha said on Wednesday. The refinery,... 

Perth-based explorer Lindian Resources has locked in A$91.5-million from institutional investors and approved a final investment decision (FID) to build the first stage of its flagship Kangankunde... 

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus says in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold will not be subject to US import tariffs that have been imposed on various countries, and that gold prices... 

Australian resources company Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare-earth concentrate... 

Despite no longer being the world’s largest gold mining country by a long shot, the price of gold is just too good for South Africa not to take every opportunity to mine as much gold as it can. All... 

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 

Two Chinese engineering companies, East China Engineering Science and Technology (ECEC) and Sinopec Ningbo, have made the final round of bidding for a basic engineering contract to build the... 

Arafura Rare Earths has received a letter of interest from Australia's export finance agency about potential funding for its Nolans project in the Northern Territory, which a source said would... 

The White House plans to clarify what its official called misinformation about import tariffs for gold bars amid uncertainty, which saw some industry players pausing deliveries of bullion to the... 

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese; platinum group metals and gold price.  

Advanced special risk fire protection equipment leader DoseTech MD Mike Feldon is the first to admit that nothing comes without hard work, determination and persistence. But it was his late father,... 

ASX-listed Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with ASX-listed Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from... 

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported significant progress across its Zambia portfolio, which has in place all the assets the company needs to maintain the momentum on its copper... 

Guinea has revoked the bauxite concession awarded to a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and transferred it to a newly created state-backed firm, citing violations of its mining code,... 

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia said on Tuesday it was prioritising the long-term viability of its loss-making Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery after one of the joint venture's owners raised... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that Chinese gold jewellery consumption has reduced owing to high prices – similar to what has happened in India.... 

Japanese trading house Sojitz established a joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to study gallium production in Australia, Sojitz said on Monday. Gallium,... 

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 

The Queensland government has extended an offer of financial support to Glencore to help secure the future of the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, urging the federal government to... 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for rechargeable batteries, posted a surprise second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by sustained demand for the metal, sending its shares up... 

Australian lithium and nickel miner IGO has reported a stronger financial and operational performance in the June quarter, underpinned by improved production and lower costs at its Nova and... 

 Peru is considering whether to give the green light to a wave of new mining projects worth a combined $6-billion in investments, President Dina Boluarte said on Monday, as her deeply unpopular... 

Ghana has cancelled a $1.2-billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africa’s richest deposits,... 

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking a cobalt price that encourages domestic processing, as the government considers its next steps to follow a ban on exports of the battery metal, according... 

-Impala Platinum's Zimbabwean business is considering reopening a mine mothballed in 1998, an official said on Wednesday, after platinum prices rallied to their highest level in more than a decade.... 

ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The... 

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 

Platinum group metal (PGM) miner Valterra Platinum, previously Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), expects to report a 76% to 88% year-on-year decrease in headline earnings and headline earnings per... 

From small beginnings in 1975 as Wetback Erection, South African mechanical and piping contractor Wetback Contracts has grown to become known for its quality and performance, celebrating a 50-year... 

Alcoa said on Monday it expects to complete the restart of its San Ciprian aluminium smelter in Spain by mid-2026 and anticipates up to $110-million in losses due to the delay. Production at the... 

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 

Nickel ore shipments to Indonesia from the Philippines are expected to surge this year to meet demand from Chinese-owned refineries affected by Jakarta’s curbs on domestic production, according to...