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Aerial view of the Amapa mine
Amapá iron-ore project, Brazil – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for the project. 


Image of gold beads
Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached a major permitting milestone for the project. 


A view over the casting wheels during the first batch of anodes produced by the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter on December 29, 2025
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 


Location map of the Sorby Hills project
Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, Australia – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Boab Metals exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Sorby Hills silver/lead project in December 2025. 


Image of iron-ore bucket reclaimer
Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 


The unveiling of a plaque
Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community launch water pipeline project
8th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community, along with the Rustenburg local municipality, have jointly launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie-Modikwe bulk water pipeline project. The... 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


Raglan alluvial gold operation
ECR to deliver first gold production from Raglan by month-end
7th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has appointed an experienced team to start with initial mining at the Raglan alluvial gold project, in Queensland, Australia, with first production expected before the end... 


R1 Trillion Investment in South Africa’s Construction Sector to Drive Over 320,000 Jobs by 2029
7th January 2026

The public infrastructure investment plan announced by the Government through 2027 is set to have a major financial impact on the country, with an estimated GDP boost of up to 1.5% for every... 


Boddington mine, in Western Australia
Newmont’s Boddington operations largely unscathed by bushfire
7th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold miner Newmont has confirmed that a bushfire remains active around the company’s Boddington operations, in Western Australia. A rampant bushfire began in mid-December, with authorities having... 


Silverco Mining advances Mexico project towards production restart
7th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Silverco Mining has reached key operational and technical milestones at its 100%-owned Cusi silver project, in Mexico, signalling progress towards a planned restart of production.... 


Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
7th January 2026

After R300-billion in cost overruns at State-owned utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, South Africa's megaproject governance model requires fundamental reform. 


Galantas to acquire project in Chile
7th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V and Aim-listed Galantas Gold on January 6 entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% ownership interest in the Andacollo Oro gold project, in the Coquimbo region of central... 


 Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
Safe chemical logistics and two million litres under precise control, Impossible? VEGA says it can be done!
6th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With a storage capacity of 2 million litres, distributed across 40 tank chambers in 22 above-ground tanks, the new tank farm at Friedrich Scharr KG is a high-performance... 


Amapá iron-ore mine
Cadence awarded environmental licence for Amapá iron-ore project
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Cadence Minerals has been granted a preliminary environmental licence for its 35.7%-owned Amapá iron-ore project, in Brazil, as it works to refurbish and restart this historic operation.... 


Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Africa’s Corridors Through Bankable Project Preparation
Infrastructure Africa 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Africa’s Corridors Through Bankable Project Preparation
6th January 2026

The Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will convene government leaders, project developers, investors, development finance institutions, and private sector stakeholders in Cape Town from 2–3... 


Kamoa-Kakula complex
Ivanhoe announces first anode production from Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
5th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced that the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter, in the Democratic... 


Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
Babcock Africa partners with NCPC-SA to unlock sustainable gains
5th January 2026

As part of its plans to reduce environmental impacts, Babcock Africa partnered with the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) to conduct resource-efficient and cleaner... 


NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
5th January 2026

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) celebrated a five-year partnership programme with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) through the Limpopo... 


Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance
Water-Wise solutions for municipal wastewater maintenance
5th January 2026

(Virtual Showroom) With water management scrutiny intensifying and South African municipal maintenance teams under mounting pressure to keep ageing infrastructure functioning, there is growing... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
5th January 2026

Senior government leaders are set to converge in Cape Town from 3–5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. The Africa Energy... 


Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association
19th December 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest line-up of products and services have been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® with multiple CES® 2026 Innovation Awards. This... 


OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
OceanaGold secures permit for Waihi North
18th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer OceanaGold has received final permitting approval to develop its Waihi North Project (WNP) in New Zealand, unlocking access to one of the industry’s highest-grade undeveloped gold... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


Deep Yellow signs NamPower deal, progresses early works at Tumas uranium project
Deep Yellow signs NamPower deal, progresses early works at Tumas uranium project
17th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Deep Yellow has taken another step towards development of its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, announcing the execution of a transmission power supply agreement with... 


Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
12th December 2025

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously... 


Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations
12th December 2025

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 


Pan African Resources (PAR) Evander 8 shaft at dusk
Projects fast-tracked on back of good gold price
12th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

The elevated gold price has allowed mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) to bring forward capital expenditure at its Evander 8 shaft that was planned to be undertaken only in the 2027... 


the mine site.
Stage-1 mine development strengthens Bengwenyama momentum
12th December 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Work on the southern decline at the Bengwenyama project is being accelerated by platinum group metals (PGM) miner Southern Palladium to reach the shallow Upper Group 2 (UG2) reef. This move aims to... 


A Tailings operation from the air
Tailings reminer expands Gauteng projects, adds renewables
12th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Tailings retreatment major DRDGOLD has undertaken several high-impact initiatives to stabilise operations, enhance recovery and secure energy supply. These projects include renewable-energy... 


An image of the bottom of the Polihali gate shaft
LHDA advances Phase 2
12th December 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The professional body responsible for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) operations and maintenance, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), is steadily progressing the... 


An image of the Philippi Wellfield construction site
CoCT water projects to benefit several communities
12th December 2025

To help to deliver 300-million additional litres of drinking water to residents through its New Water Programme, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) is progressing several water projects, including the... 


An image of Pemmy Majodina during the oversight visit
Dam raising project to improve water yield, economic growth
12th December 2025

The R6-billion Clanwilliam Dam project, which is expected to be completed in 2029, was visited in early September by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, who oversaw the progress of the... 


Image of Sulphur Spring long section
Sulphur Springs copper/zinc project, Australia
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated definitive feasibility study has shown that Sulphur Springs will be technically and economically robust. 


Image of iron-ore train
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 


dss+ principal Dr Gerhard Bolt
Consulting firm to discuss digital transformation, climate risk at 2026 Mining Indaba
12th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus is shifting to resilience, digital... 


The above image depicts RSA Aero MD Nicholas Ferguson
Airport expansion project receives environmental authorisation
12th December 2025 By: Lynne Davies

After an initial investment by real estate investment company Growthpoint Properties, the privately owned Cape Winelands Airport (CWA) – which is owned by private airport operator RSA Aero – has... 


R17m solar project reduces Sun City’s reliance on grid power
12th December 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Just over a year after installation, holiday resort Sun City’s R17-million solar plant project, designed to reduce consumption of grid-supplied electricity, has delivered significant benefits and... 


A forest in Ghana
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
11th December 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections aimed at safeguarding water bodies and halting deforestation, the Ministry of Environment, Science and... 


Construction begins at Antilles Gold’s new Cuba copper mine
11th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Antilles Gold reported on Thursday that construction had started at the Nueva Sabana copper/gold project in Cuba. The early works are being carried out by Minera La Victoria (MLV), the... 


Hydro Lithium CEO Dr Uong Chon and Prairie Lithium MD Paul Lloyd
Prairie Lithium signs South Korean offtake deal for crystallite product
11th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-headquartered Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake heads of agreement with Korean group Hydro Lithium, paving the way for the company to sell all output from its Phase 1... 


Rainbow Rare Earths senior metallurgist Roux Wildenboer interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
South Africa’s low-cost, high-value rare earths heading for global market entry
10th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly has just visited the laboratories that Rainbow Rare Earths has established very innovatively on the north-western fringe of Greater Johannesburg as part of its journey towards... 


Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season
Holiday Roads Ahead: Eight Essential Tips to Protect Your Car – and Your Family – this Festive Season
10th December 2025

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the festive season, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the journey is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family.... 


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