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US President Donald Trump
Trump’s Canada, Mexico, China tariffs hit in deepening trade war
4th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies, imposing one of the largest increases in US tariffs since the 1930s in a dramatic escalation of... 


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Zanaga announces $21.5m equity fundraise to advance iron-ore project
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company has announced an equity fundraise for gross proceeds of $21.5-million, with the potential to upsize to $23-million, conducted by way of subscriptions to a group... 


Magna completes acquisition of Sudbury copper assets
Magna completes acquisition of Sudbury copper assets
3rd March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Magna Mining has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of base metals assets in the Sudbury basin from an affiliate of KGHM International, including the producing McCreedy West... 


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with US President Donald Trump on Friday.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to accept a minerals deal
3rd March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s willing to meet Donald Trump if the US President invites him again “to solve real problems,” adding his country is ready to accept a minerals deal... 


China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts
3rd March 2025 By: Bloomberg

China could reestablish import controls on coal, after leading industry groups warned on mounting oversupply in the world’s biggest market for the fuel, according to Morgan Stanley. The bank said... 


New AECI broad-based ownership scheme shareholders to benefit from AECI Mining
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed AECI will introduce a broad-based ownership scheme (BBOS) wherein public benefit organisation AECI Foundation, formerly known as the Tiso AEL Development Trust, will subscribe for a new... 


The Madison mine in Montana
Washington’s trade moves strengthen American Pacific’s copper play
28th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With the US metals market roiled by new policy and trade shifts, American Pacific Mining finds itself in a strategically advantageous position. The Vancouver-based company, which owns copper assets... 


President Jose Raul Mulino
Panama President exploring ‘novel ideas’ on First Quantum mine
28th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his government is exploring “novel ideas” on handling First Quantum Minerals’s giant copper mine in the country and reiterated that the firm must drop its... 


US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a minerals agreement with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Trump's 'very big' minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

A critical minerals deal Donald Trump has negotiated with Ukraine could ease tensions between Kyiv and the US President and at the same time win back support from his Republicans in Congress for a... 


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Database developed to bolster transparency
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

For too long, gaps in supply chain visibility owing to porous regulatory scrutiny have made the gold market vulnerable to illicit trade and reputational risks, thereby making it prudent for... 


Job growth in metros lacklustre, Gauteng shedding manufacturing employment
28th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 


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Fruta del Norte mine, Ecuador
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, in Ecuador. 


President Jose Raul Mulino
Panama delays Cobre Panama copper mine decision pending social security reform
27th February 2025 By: Reuters

Panama President Jose Mulino will only take a decision regarding the future of the Cobre Panama mine after he resolves the issue of the country's social security policy, a supplier of the Cobre... 


Sheep Creek mineral rock sample
US Critical Materials confirms high-grade rare earth and gallium deposit
26th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Private company US Critical Materials announced on Wednesday that its Sheep Creek deposit in Montana contained the highest reported rare earth grades in the US, along with significant... 


The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
26th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of... 


First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine
First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine
26th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals and its workers and suppliers in Panama are stepping up efforts to gain support for the reopening of a $10-billion copper mine more than a year after it was shut. The... 


President Donald Trump
Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
26th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild US production of a metal... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
G20 energy work group set to meet amid divergence over just energy transition
25th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The G20 Energy Transition Work Group will have its inaugural meeting this week to discuss the energy priorities that South Africa is seeking to place on the international agenda during its G20... 


Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Australia treasurer to meet US Treasury's Bessent amid push for tariff exemption
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with his US counterpart Scott Bessent on Tuesday in Washington, with Canberra seeking an exemption on 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium... 


Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Zelenskyy says US minerals deal must include military guarantees
24th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500-billion as part of talks to give Washington a cut of the country’s mineral wealth. But... 


The Kendal power station
Ramokgopa hints that new IRP includes 10-year delay to coal shutdowns
21st February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has given the strongest indication yet that the next edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) will include a 10-year delay to the... 


New German defence, security trade event launching in 2027
21st February 2025

With Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, growing geopolitical tensions and the vulnerability of critical infrastructures demanding an increased commitment to defence and security issues... 


The above image depicts Zero USV MD Matthew Ratsey
Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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Regulations continue to discourage explorers
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining regulations in South Africa are hindering any meaningful exploration activity, with explorers reducing prospecting budgets, and exploration capital being deployed elsewhere where such... 


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What next?
21st February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Amid much hand wringing over President Donald Trump’s hostility towards South Africa, some clear-eyed analysis has emerged confirming that Trump’s enmity has not been triggered only by the new... 


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Safeguarding South Africa with strategic defence innovations
21st February 2025

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD) and other organs of state and entities. Armscor’s mandate... 


The Rosh Pinah Solar Park
Appian to acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Metals and mining private capital investor Appian Capital Advisory has announced that it will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park (RPSP) from Emesco Energy to exclusively... 


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Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


Schneider Electric Announces Galaxy VXL UPS – the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Centre, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads
Schneider Electric Announces Galaxy VXL UPS – the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Centre, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads
18th February 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today announced the launch of its new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable,... 


Indonesian parliament set to vote on amendment to mining law
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia's parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on a bill to revise the country's mining law to boost development of domestic mineral processing industries and regulate mining permits for... 


Perpetua starts detailed engineering as it moves Stibnite towards investment decision
Perpetua starts detailed engineering as it moves Stibnite towards investment decision
14th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Perpetua is advancing its Stibnite gold project in Idaho, announcing on Thursday the start of detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for powerline... 


Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
Canadian investors add gold, uranium stocks as trade war risk grows
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take... 


Global Lithium appoints new CEO in push to develop frozen project
Global Lithium appoints new CEO in push to develop frozen project
14th February 2025 By: Reuters

Global Lithium Resources has appointed Dianmin Chen to run the company, after its executive chairman stepped down and shareholders approved a new board that wants to go ahead with developing its... 


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Dwyka has partnered with service providers in the DRC to facilitate seamless drone operations in the country
Demand increases for drones in mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 


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Tech integration boosting competitiveness
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In noting the proliferation of technologies such as AI, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins in business operations across Africa, global management consulting firm Kearney says... 


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Firm underscores continent’s suitability for renewable energy
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa is well positioned to improve its energy security, owing to its high solar radiation factor, highlights renewable-energy business platform Discovery Green. The company says the continent’s... 


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Event highlights opportunity to transform
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With a rapidly expanding population and increasing urbanisation, Africa’s energy demand is projected to soar, requiring innovative solutions, sustainable practices and significant investments to... 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
14th February 2025

The African continent is in a global energy transformation, navigating both significant challenges and immense opportunities for progress. With increasing energy demand, the push for sustainability... 


Digging deeper: how tech is reshaping mining
13th February 2025

By: David Nel - Chief Commercial Officer at iqbusiness, Africa’s future-focused management and digital growth enabler The mining sector in South Africa, long a cornerstone of our economy, will not... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canada’s 13 Premiers descend on Washington to play the China card on trade
13th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the US capital Wednesday to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor... 


Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelenskiy
Trump official says minerals deal will give Kyiv post-war 'security shield'
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that a minerals deal between Kyiv and Washington would provide Ukraine with a post-war "security shield", and President Volodmyr Zelenskiy said... 


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... 


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