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Vendata Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith
Vedanta plans to invest $2bn in Saudi copper projects
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vedanta is set to invest $2-billion to build copper-processing facilities in Saudi Arabia, a significant boost for the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global metals and mining hub. The firm,... 


Rio Tinto lifts force majeure for Australian alumina exports
Rio Tinto lifts force majeure for Australian alumina exports
25th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group lifted restrictions on exports of alumina from its Gladstone refineries in Australia, according to S&P Global. Rio had declared force majeure — a legal clause allowing a company... 


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Sustainable aviation fuels output growing but long journey ahead to meet agreed goals
22nd November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) generate much lower carbon emissions, across their entire lifecycle, than conventional jet fuels. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared with... 


Electra secures 10-year exploration permit for Idaho copper/cobalt properties
20th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials has secured a ten-year exploration permit for its Idaho copper and cobalt properties, including its Iron Creek project, in the Idaho Cobalt Belt,... 


Roger Baxter and Johan Odendaal.
South Africa back on investor radar screen, Roger Baxter reports
14th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

People are sitting up and taking notice of South Africa being very much back on the investment radar screen, Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter said on Thursday. This follows the... 


Suncor Energy beats Q3 profit estimates on higher production, raises dividend
13th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada's Suncor Energy raised its quarterly dividend on Tuesday after the integrated oil and gas firm beat estimates for third-quarter profit, as it benefited from higher oil production and demand... 


Lithium hydroxide ore from the Keliber lithium project
Keliber lithium hydroxide project, Finland – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the refinery is at an advanced stage. 


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Waterberg project, South Africa
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 


Jubilee achieves key milestones in advancing copper strategy, delivers strong PGM performance
7th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported organic growth in its South African operations, which the company says are now well-established and consistently delivering strong results.... 


Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater reports 9% y/y growth in adjusted earnings for third quarter
5th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner Sibanye-Stillwater has announced a 9% year-on-year increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $184-million for the third... 


Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
31st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Miner Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon... 


Ruling party to stay in power in Canada's Saskatchewan
29th October 2024 By: Reuters

Premier Scott Moe's right-of-center Saskatchewan Party is extending its hold on power in the western Canadian province after winning a small majority in Monday's election, preliminary results... 


Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker's death
28th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chilean state miner Codelco suspended operations at its Ventanas copper refinery after a worker died on the job, the company said on Friday. The 32-year-old employee of Codelco contractor CVC was... 


The Narngulu mineral separation plant
Iluka reports Q3 results, Eneabba talks ongoing
22nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral sands miner Iluka said on Tuesday that it was continuing discussions with the Australian government regarding funding arrangements for its rare earths refinery in Western Australia. In its... 


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Sasol's performance lags in Q1 owing to chemical market, coal quality issues
22nd October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol has reported a mixed production and sales performance for the three months ended September 30, with the company having been impacted on by the stronger rand,... 


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Bill aims to bolster SA oil, gas investment
18th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With investor confidence in the upstream oil and gas sector currently being low, pan-African law firm Bowmans states that there is a need for the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


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Digitalisation seen as key to bolstering fight against illicit gold trade
18th October 2024 By: Nadine James

The integrity of the global gold supply chain has been the subject of intense scrutiny of late, following a damning report by Swiss nongovernmental organisation SwissAid earlier this year, which... 


Alumina surges to record on supply disruptions and China demand
Alumina surges to record on supply disruptions and China demand
11th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Alumina futures in Shanghai spiked to a record as global supply disruptions and resilient Chinese demand continue to tighten the market of the main feedstock for aluminum smelters. Alumina surged... 


LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
LTA Autecon celebrates 40 years of SMEIPP construction excellence
10th October 2024

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, has recently redefined its distinct identity and strategic positioning as a market leader in the structural, mechanical,... 


Australian Aluminium Council renews call for critical mineral listing
Australian Aluminium Council renews call for critical mineral listing
9th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australian Aluminium Council has intensified its appeal for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be included on the country’s critical minerals list, as a new report exposes mounting risks to the... 


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Jubilee increases interest in Project G, secures additional power for project
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has successfully concluded its due diligence of Project G, an openpit copper mining operation in Zambia, and has elected to acquire a majority interest in... 


An image of Sasol employees packing hampers
Mandela Day outreach gives back to Sasolburg communities
4th October 2024

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol and crude oil refinery National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) employees in Sasolburg marked Nelson Mandela International Day, on July 18... 


Cobalt Blue updates capital cost for Kwinana cobalt refinery
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Phase 1 of Cobalt Blue’s planned cobalt/nickel refinery in the Kwinana Industrial Area, near Perth, will require a capital investment of A$60-million, the company has reported. This updated... 


Manganese Metal Company Marketing Executive Madelein Todd.
Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items
1st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). MMC’s... 


Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
1st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining major Rio Tinto has teamed up with UK-based lithium refinery developer Green Lithium to establish an end-to-end lithium supply chain for the UK and EU's automotive and battery... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


Access to low-cost, green energy makes Quebec a prime location for lithium conversion.
Lithium Universe unveils plans for Quebec refinery project
30th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Lithium Universe is progressing its strategy to address the “lithium conversion gap” in North America by establishing a Canada-based lithium chemicals operation. The company... 


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Tanzania orders gold dealers to reserve 20% for purchase by central bank
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Tanzania's mining regulator has ordered all mining firms and traders exporting gold to allocate at least 20% of the commodity for sale to the central bank to bolster the bank's move to diversify... 


Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
30th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 


Periodic table symbol for nickel
Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

FPX Nickel has said that it will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery. 


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Kanyika niobium project, Malawi – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi government has granted Globe Metals & Mining an additional year to start substantial mine development at the project. 


South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has awarded South32’s Worsley Alumina the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification, recognising the company’s sustainability achievements across... 


An image of Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer at Project Roan
Jubilee secures renewable power for Zambian copper operations
23rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals producer Jubilee has taken a significant step towards securing stable electricity for its Zambian operations by signing a power purchase agreement with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company. The... 


Astron Energy supports the critical mining sector through innovative solutions
Astron Energy supports the critical mining sector through innovative solutions
18th September 2024

As a leading energy company and key player in the South African mining industry, Astron Energy is at the forefront of the latest innovations and technology being deployed in the mining sector.... 


BHP's Nickel West operations in Australia
BHP's Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative
18th September 2024 By: Reuters

Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the London Metal Exchange (LME) have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia, which has... 


FPX Nickel studies 32 000 t/y nickel sulphate refinery
FPX Nickel studies 32 000 t/y nickel sulphate refinery
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company FPX Nickel said on Monday that it would initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate. The... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


Piles of rare earth oxides
China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A couple hours outside Houston, in a remote field near a Dow Chemical Co. plant, America’s bid to undercut China’s grip on the global supply of rare earth minerals critical to high technology has... 


Greenbushes generates strong margins through the cycle, says IGO's Vella
IGO places lithium at core of strategy with nickel, copper as key supports
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner IGO has unveiled its new strategic focus, placing lithium at the heart of its future endeavours, while retaining a strategic interest in copper and nickel. IGO MD and CEO Ivan... 


The Browns Range project, in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, is uniquely rich in the heavy rare earth elements dysprosium and terbium.
Northern Minerals raises A$43m for Browns Range
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Perth-based rare-earth minerals firm Northern Minerals on Monday announced binding commitments to raise A$43-million through a two-tranche placement to advance its Browns Range project in Western... 


Christopher Paterson, MD of Associated Energy Services
Christopher Paterson
13th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Christopher Paterson, MD of Associated Energy Services, which is involved in the operation and management of industrial energy assets, with a focus on steam-generating assets 


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been selected to be part of the newly established Critical Minerals Office concierge service initiatives. 


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