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Alex Dall
Surprise turn as Gold Fields' permanent financial task now falls to interim CFO Dall
7th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 


Savannah suspends some lithium prospecting in Portugal after injunction
Savannah suspends some lithium prospecting in Portugal after injunction
7th February 2025 By: Reuters

London-based Savannah Resources has suspended prospecting works at some sites of its lithium project in northern Portugal due to a precautionary injunction filed in a court by some landowners, the... 


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... 


Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader
Nosiphiwo Mzamo
7th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, a State-owned entity operating in the diamond industry that aims to grow local diamond beneficiation 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


The above image depicts a BMG technician testing a VSD drive
VSD workshop boosts support, expertise in Western Cape
7th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Given the criticality of variable-speed drives (VSD) in systems, it is non-negotiable that there are aftersales services, backup support, warranty centres and repair services. This led to the... 


a sunset view of Sylvania's Doornbos operation
Scoping study lifts project’s resource, extends life
7th February 2025

Following ongoing exploration activity of its Northern Limb projects, platinum group metals (PGMs) producer and developer Sylvania Resources completed a scoping study on the Volspruit project in... 


An aerial image of Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay site
Canada project to see commercial production in 2026
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 


Location map of the Minim Martrap project
Minim Martrap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The location of its inland rail facility has been approved by the Cameroon government. 


Image of Montepuez ruby mine processing plant
Montepuez ruby mine expansion, Mozambique – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains materially on budget and on track for completion by the end of the first half of 2025. 


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Critical minerals miners urged to integrate circularity, communities from start
7th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Circularity and community engagement have emerged as key factors for critical minerals mining as more countries and companies turn their focus to the “new” minerals required for green energy and... 


Image of gold nuggets
Pan mine, US
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Northern Pancake Range in White Pine County, Nevada, in the US. 


Underground at the Okiep copper project Flat mines
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met, allowing... 


Image of Prieska Copper Zinc Mine underground
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study is being independently reviewed by an independent technical expert. 


Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
Tsengwa resigns as Exxaro CEO
6th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dr Nombasa Tsengwa has resigned as CEO and board member of Exxaro Resources, with immediate effect. She was placed on a precautionary suspension in December, pending the outcome of an independent... 


Updated Uis MRE shows increases in average lithium grade, contained metal tonnage
6th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Andrada Mining’s updated mineral resources estimate (MRE) for the V1V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine, in Namibia, shows increases in average lithium grade and volumes of the measured and... 


Vedanta's Chris Griffith
Vedanta aims to raise $1bn via debt to fund Zambian copper mines
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Vedanta Resources is trying to raise around $1-billion in debt financing to fund development of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, Chris Griffith, head of the company's base metals unit,... 


Coal is regarded as a critical mineral in SA
Coal, uranium both critical minerals in SA – Mantashe
6th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s definition of critical minerals is not limited to those minerals used in the green economy and includes coal and uranium, says Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
International investors showing interest in South African PGMs
6th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter has reported that interest in investing in South African mining projects is re-emerging on North American bourses. He was talking to... 


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... 


President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergency.
Loyal Lithium seeks to capitalise on Trump’s energy emergency
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Loyal Lithium has announced a strategic expansion of its North American battery minerals and technology portfolio, aiming to capitalise on the energy emergency declared by US President... 


Syrah Resources hopes to resume production of Mozambique site in first quarter
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at its Balama graphite project in Mozambique during the first quarter, which will ultimately lead to the lifting of force majeure, the Australian... 


Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
Woodside CEO criticises lengthy project approvals in Australia
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill has called for reforms to Australia’s project approval processes, arguing that lengthy delays are undermining investment and the country’s global... 


 EnviroServ Waste Management Group Commercial Director Dave Morrey talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Environmental solutions provider delivers sustainable waste, water management solutions
5th February 2025

Environmental solutions provider EnviroServ Waste Management, a SUEZ company, offers environmental solutions that combine strong management, operational expertise and a deep commitment to quality... 


South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 


Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
Ascot faces working capital shortage as Premier mill restart is delayed
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Ascot Resources has announced a delay in the restart of milling operations at its Premier Gold Project (PGP) in British Columbia, citing slower-than-expected underground development... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo CEO says Mali mining developments cause for grave concern
5th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Malian government’s overhaul of its extraction industry risks deterring companies from investing in the nation that’s home to the world’s second-largest gold mine, according to Anglo American... 


Peter Secker appointed Canyon CEO
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Canyon Resources has appointed Peter Secker CEO, starting July 1, succeeding Jean Sebastien Boutet, who will be transitioning into a new role for Canyon as chief commercial and corporate... 


Lithium Energy secures environmental nod for Solaroz development
5th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lithium Energy announced on Wednesday that it had secured the final environmental impact assessment (EIA) approvals for the next phase of exploration and evaluation activities at its... 


The Minerals Council's Hugo Pienaar, Mzila Mthenjane and Tebello Chabana
Developing a new mine in SA ‘simply not competitive or attractive’– Minerals Council CEO
5th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When considering the development of new mines and the flurry of exploration in Africa and around the world, the South African mining sector is “simply not competitive or attractive”, says Minerals... 


Astron Energy strategy, sustainability and operational excellence GM Gosiame Khoele speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how Astron Energy is helping the mining industry secure its future.
Astron Energy helping the mining industry secure its future
5th February 2025

In complex sectors such as mining, flexibility and innovation are key to long-term sustainability. Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy prides itself on unlocking new ways to support mining... 


Copper 360 CEO Shirley Hayes
Copper 360 completes first on-ore blast at Rietberg
5th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 reports that it successfully executed the first on-ore blast at its Rietberg mine, in the Northern Cape, on January 31. The company says this marks the first such blast in 42... 


Employees at a Barrick mine
Barrick Gold reaffirms its commitment to sustainability
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global gold and copper miner Barrick Gold Corporation was committed to sustainability, highlighted the company’s group sustainability executive Grant Beringer. He was speaking at the annual Digby... 


 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


An image showing the Doornkop mine
Five miners perish at Harmony Gold’s Doornkop, Joel mines
5th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 




The Marban deposit is adjacent to Agnico-Eagle's Canadian Malartic complex (pictured).
Agnico Eagle secures 96.5% stake in O3 Mining
5th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines has moved closer to completing its acquisition of TSX-V-listed O3 Mining after securing 96.5% of the company’s outstanding shares through its takeover bid. Agnico... 


The Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump, available from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), is a benchmark in marine and mining dredging
Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump: benchmark for marine and mining dredging applications
5th February 2025

Dredging operations, whether in marine or mining environments, demand robust and reliable equipment engineered to withstand tough and abrasive conditions. Among the most trusted solutions in this... 


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... 


Coal being transported on rail
Transnet sees rail volumes falling short of target this year
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 


Africa Energy Bank targets mid-year launch with South Africa indicating interest
5th February 2025 By: Reuters

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which aims to fund oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to start operations by mid-year this year, with South Africa also indicating interest to join,... 


coloured gemstones
New report highlights lack of transparency in coloured gemstone industry
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

A new report from coloured gemstones miner Gemfields on the emerald, ruby and sapphire markets “… serves as a reminder of how far the coloured gemstone industry still has to go to reach the levels... 


Coronado moves Bitzer to development role, appoints new COO
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brisbane-headquartered coal miner Coronado Global Resources has made changes to its executive leadership team, with COO Jeff Bitzer transitioning to the newly established chief development officer... 


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