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Production tax incentives boosts Australia’s downstream processing ambitions – CME
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) has welcomed the passage of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits) Bill, which enacts support for critical minerals processing and... 


KZN Top Achievers Shine at Engen Maths & Science School Awards
KZN Top Achievers Shine at Engen Maths & Science School Awards
10th February 2025

The KwaZulu-Natal Engen Maths and Science Schools (EMSS) centres have once again delivered outstanding matric results, reaffirming the programme’s commitment to academic excellence and youth... 


Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
Why Trump wants Canada’s wealth of critical minerals
10th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

When Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of executives that President Donald Trump wasn’t kidding about annexing Canada, he offered one reason: critical minerals. Canada is rich in... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer.
Jubilee progressing plans to accelerate copper production in Zambia
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London- and Johannesburg-listed Jubilee Metals has reported progress on restarting its Roan operations, in Zambia, following stable power delivery, as well as the processing of new higher-grade... 


Sasol's head office in South Africa
Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


Chinese firms control around 75% of Indonesian nickel capacity, report finds
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chinese firms control about 75% of Indonesia's nickel refining capacity, raising concern over supply chain control and environmental risks, Washington-based global security nonprofit C4ADS has said... 


M23 rebels
64 NGOs ask EU to cancel mineral pact with Rwanda over Congo war
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

A group of 64 organizations mainly from the Democratic Republic of Congo sent a letter asking the European Union to cancel a critical minerals partnership with Rwanda because of its support for a... 


Kingsgate achieves 100th gold pour at Chatree
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Kingsgate Consolidated  has reached a significant production milestone at its Chatree gold mine in Thailand, marking the hundredth gold pour since operations restarted in March 2023. The... 


China expands critical mineral export controls after US imposes tariffs
China expands critical mineral export controls after US imposes tariffs
4th February 2025 By: Reuters

China said on Tuesday it would restrict exports of five metals used in defence, clean energy and other industries in response to fresh US tariffs, refraining from the outright export bans Beijing... 


Applications open for new round of WA's exploration incentive scheme
3rd February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Applications for Round 31 of Western Australia's Exploration Incentive Scheme's (EIS) co-funded exploration drilling programme and Series 8 of the energy analysis programme opened on Monday.... 


Marula confirms high-grade copper content in stockpiled concentrate at Tanzania project
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Assay results of copper ore samples taken from AQSE- and A2X-listed Marula Mining’s Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, have confirmed the high-grade copper content of the copper concentrates... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has examined drastic options, including export taxes on strategic commodities, including oil and uranium.
Trump barrels toward tariff showdown with Canada, Mexico, China
31st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is poised to unleash his first wave of tariffs Saturday, sending foreign governments and businesses rushing to skirt potential duties and prepare for retaliation. The... 


Location map of the Youanmi project
Youanmi gold project, Australia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources has made progress on the project. 


US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminium tariffs
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall in domestic production, analysts and... 


Drilling at the Youanmi gold project in Western Australia
Rox advances Youanmi gold project
28th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Rox Resources has made progress at the Youanmi gold project, in the Murchison region of Western Australia, during the December quarter.   In its quarterly... 


Hydrogen economy development enters critical phase – GlobalData
27th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Data and analytics company GlobalData says the hydrogen economy has recently experienced some hiccups in its growth story, noting that demand for this commodity is not rising at the pace it was... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


Location map of the NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Testwork, engineering, an updated feasibility study and permitting programmes are progressing. 


AusQuest stock soars on Peru copper discovery
AusQuest stock soars on Peru copper discovery
23rd January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The share price of explorer AusQuest tripled on the ASX on Thursday following the announcement of a significant large-scale porphyry copper/gold discovery at its Cangallo project in Peru. A maiden... 


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Key mine in ramp-up phase of development
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Copper miner Copper 360 is making progress in its plans to reopen its Northern Cape-based Rietberg mine, which will ensure South Africa is able to meet some of the growing global demand, reports... 


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Vidalia further expansion project, US – update
17th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has been awarded a tax credit under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s Section 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Programme. 


Bauxite heap
Metlen confirms it will build first-ever industrial gallium plant in Greece
16th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Athens-listed industrial and energy company Metlen Energy & Metals has confirmed that it will proceed with the implementation of a new large-scale investment in the production of bauxite, alumina... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford arrived at the meeting wearing a blue hat emblazoned with the words 'Canada Is Not For Sale'.
Trudeau, Premiers spar over using resources as trade weapon
16th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers of Canada’s provinces are in high-stakes talks over how far to go in using oil and other commodities as a weapon if the US starts a regional trade... 


Northam's Zondereinde smelter.
Rapidly rising half-year output from Northam Platinum’s Eland mine marred by tragedy
14th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a voluntary production update, Northam Platinum has reported burgeoning half-year performance from the ramping-up platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome Eland mine. Eland’s chrome concentrate... 


Marula to ship first batch of Kinusi copper ore by end January
14th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Africa-focused mining and exploration investment company Marula Mining continues to develop the Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, the company has completed its first sale of 1 000 t of copper... 


The Vidalia facility in Louisiana, US.
Syrah secures $165m tax credit for Vidalia expansion under IRA
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Syrah Resources, through its subsidiary Syrah Technologies, has been awarded a tax credit of $165-million under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA's) Section 48C Qualifying... 


Transforming Africa’s mining sector with sustainable industrial gas solutions
Transforming Africa’s mining sector with sustainable industrial gas solutions
9th January 2025

Industrial gas and services supplier Erium is set to significantly contribute to Africa’s mining sector acceleration with industrial gas solutions and services that bring sustainability and... 


Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
Fortune progressing Canadian critical minerals project
8th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Fortune Minerals has provided an update on ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper critical minerals project in Canada, with test work, engineering, an... 


ARR granted licence to do test mining at Halleck Creek
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

ASX-listed American Rare Earths (ARR) has announced that its wholly owned US subsidiary Wyoming Rare (WRI) has been granted a licence to explore by dozing at the Halleck Creek rare earths project,... 


Cauchari Olaroz
Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery
8th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A persistent lithium glut and the prospect that some mines could be restarted if prices rise means the battery metal is unlikely to mount a significant recovery this year. Lithium prices have... 


Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply - McKinsey
Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply - McKinsey
8th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 


Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from early 2026
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s Zijin Mining Group aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal. Zijin is accelerating... 


Green hydrogen prices will remain stubbornly high for decades
6th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Green hydrogen has been touted by politicians and business leaders alike as a key fuel for a carbon-free future. But it will remain far more expensive than previously thought for decades to come,... 


Hands holding a gold bar
Swiss gold exports rise in November on jump in supplies to India
19th December 2024 By: Reuters

Gold exports from Switzerland rose in November due to a jump in supplies to India and some revival of deliveries to China and Hong Kong compared with October, Swiss customs data showed on Thursday.... 


A brine pool
Saudi Arabia taps Aramco oil field brine in lithium battery push
19th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is exploring projects that can produce lithium for batteries in an effort to ramp up production in the Middle Eastern oil exporter. The country, in the midst of revamping its economy... 


Glencore in talks to sell its Philippine copper smelting unit
19th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is in talks to sell its copper business in the Philippines as the metal’s smelting industry reels from the lowest processing fees on record. The commodities giant is discussions with at... 


Idemitsu to take majority stake in Australian vanadium developer Vecco
18th December 2024 By: Reuters

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 


Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng.
Ferromanganese revival hopes raised by Competition Tribunal’s green light
18th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The Competition Tribunal approval of the acquisition of ferromanganese major Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng, is raising hopes of a revival of South Africa’s manganese alloy potential. Metalloys,... 


Nouveau Monde's graphite mine
Nouveau Monde Graphite gets $50m to fund Quebec project
18th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. received $50 million from two government entities to help fund a production facility for electric-vehicle battery materials in Quebec. The equity investment comes as... 


Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape.
More indications of quality copper in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape
17th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The final assay results from diamond drill holes completed to test strike and down-dip extensions of the high-grade copper mineralisation at the Flat Mine South deposit, part of the Okiep Copper... 


Lotus reshapes board as Kayelekera restart approaches
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources is refining its leadership structure as it advances toward the planned restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi by the third quarter of 2025. Greg Bittar, who... 


Chile copper producers begin talks on combining smelter efforts
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Codelco and Enami, Chile’s two state copper companies, are discussing the possibility of combining their respective efforts to expand smelting capacity into a single project, according to people... 


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