Canyon receives locomotives for Minim Martap project, trial mining to start in Q3

ASX-listed Canyon Resources reports that locomotives were successfully delivered to its subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon, in June, marking a milestone in the development of the company’s mine-to-port... 

dtic exceeds investment target by 44%, talks up vast economic potential

During his budget vote address on June 23, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau noted that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and its entities attracted... 

Atomic Eagle receives enviro, resettlement approvals for Muntanga project

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle reports that it has received approval for the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) from the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and a “no objection”... 

Kenmare upsizes revolving credit facility by $30m

London-listed Kenmare Resources has announced that its revolving credit facility (RCF) has been increased by $30-million to $230-million. Covenants relating to net debt to earnings before interest,... 

Koryx Copper progresses exploration at Zambia projects

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper reports that while the company’s focus remains on its Haib copper project, in Namibia, it continues to carry out systematic exploration at its Zambian assets, with the aim... 

Lexington to sell US projects to GoldOz in cash-and-share deal

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has entered into a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Global Asset Resources (GAR) to GoldOz, a company previously listed on the ASX. Through GAR,... 

Salungano’s share price rises as it reports higher earnings expectation

JSE-listed Salungano Group’s share price rose by more than 26% on June 24 after the company said it expects to report earnings per share (EPS) of between 50.64c and 51.14c for the financial year... 

SARS Commissioner welcomes Constitutional Court judgment on zero-rating of gold

The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Dr Johnstone Makhubu has welcomed the unanimous judgment of the Constitutional Court in Lueven Metals v Commissioner for the SARS,... 

Steenkampskraal, Mintek achieve breakthrough in rare earth beneficiation

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) and Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, have announced the successful production of high-purity mixed rare earth products at Mintek’s... 

Toubani reports high-grade drilling results from Kobada gold project

ASX-listed Toubani Resources has announced further drill results from the current reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Kobada gold project, in southern Mali. The Kobada project hosts... 

Minbos signs $13.8m Phase 2 construction contract for Angola project

ASX-listed Minbos Resources has announced the signing of a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant (CPFP), in Angola, with the Portuguese and Angolan... 

Businesses adapt as diamond industry evolves

As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing... 

Lithium Africa appoints new CEO

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has appointed Dr Thomas Benson CEO, effective July 1. Benson joined the company’s board of directors in April and will continue to serve as a director. He currently... 

Companies urged to embed ESG into everyday practices

As South African companies face increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible sourcing, reduce carbon intensity and ensure greater transparency across their operations and supplier networks,... 

Survey shows increase in positive sentiment towards gold

In its latest Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey, the World Gold Council (WGC) reports that central banks are as enthusiastic as ever towards gold, with a record 45% of central banks reporting that... 

Grid infrastructure requirements reshape base metals demand outlook to 2040 – WoodMac

Research from consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) finds that the base metals required to power the global data centre boom extend far beyond the servers, cooling units and enclosures inside these... 

Uranium veteran John Borshoff joins Forsys as it targets further growth

Toronto- and New York-listed Forsys Metals has announced proposed changes to its board and executive leadership team, with John Borshoff to join Forsys with a strategy focused on growing the... 

Caledonia reports improved ESG metrics at Blanket mine

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining has released its 2025 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighting progress made at the company’s flagship Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe. Caledonia... 

AMCU responds to dual fatalities at Northam’s Zondereinde

Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has expressed concern about the alleged deaths of two employees at Northam Zondereinde mine in Northam, in Limpopo.... 

Wia drill results identifies new deep target at Namibia gold project, DFS due soon

ASX-listed Wia Gold has released assay results from 19 819 m of recent drilling at its Kokoseb gold project, in Namibia. Wia notes that results from 29 diamond drill holes have identified a new... 

Independent review confirms technical credibility of Ankh’s Egypt gold/copper project

UK-based Ankh Resources has announced the findings of an independent site visit and gap analysis of its 100%-owned Wadi Dara gold/copper project in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, completed by... 

African Pioneer signs nonbinding term sheet with EPC, mine development group

Aim-listed exploration and resource development company African Pioneer has signed a nonbinding term sheet with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and mine development group Hong Kong... 

Sharp rise in April mineral sales highlights importance of mining, council avers

Barring the effects of the Middle East conflict and high fuel costs, South Africa’s total mineral sales could reach R995.5-billion for this year, if the trend in mineral sales continues at its... 

Namibia Critical Metals begins exploration, infill drilling programme at Lofdal

TSX-V-listed Namibia Critical Metals has begun a significant drill programme at its Lofdal heavy rare earths project, in Namibia. The drill programme, which began on June 3, is aimed at compiling... 

North American Niobium to fly airborne survey over four Québec properties

Critical minerals miner North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp (NIOB) continues to advance multiple targets across its district-scale portfolio in Québec, Canada. The company notes that... 

GNM completes maiden MRE for Nevada gold/silver project

ASX-listed Great Northern Minerals (GNM) has completed an inferred gold and silver mineral resource estimate (MRE) at its Iron Butte gold/silver project, in Nevada, in the US. The company says the... 

US consumers show preference for natural diamonds, De Beers report shows

Diamond miner De Beers has shared its latest research on US consumer trends in its latest 'US Diamond Acquisition Study' report, which found that jewellery that includes natural diamonds are the... 

MC Mining enters into $9.94m unsecured convertible promissory notes

ASX- and JSE-listed MC Mining has entered into binding agreements with Kinetic Development Group (KDG), the company's controlling shareholder, and Eagle Canyon International Group, a minority... 

High-grade drill results demonstrate potential to extend Bilboes mine life

Aim-listed Caledonia Mining says results from its 2025 exploration programme at the Motapa exploration property, in Zimbabwe, demonstrate the presence of significant gold mineralisation across... 

Akobo’s Ethiopian operations normalise following fuel supply disruptions

Following the fuel supply disruptions that temporarily impacted its Ethiopia operations during April, gold producer Akobo Minerals says key activities progressively resumed during May as diesel... 

Shuka Minerals completes third drill hole at Zambia zinc mine

Aim-listed Shuka Minerals has successfully completed the third drill hole – KBDD03 – at the Number 2 orebody at its Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia. The third diamond drill hole was planned at 65° at a... 

Askari reports ‘outstanding’ K9 trenching results at Namibia project

ASX-listed Askari Metals has reported “outstanding” Phase I trenching assay results from the K9 pegmatite target at its 100%-owned Uis project, in Namibia, further underscoring the project’s... 

Ongwe Minerals discovers new multikilometre gold anomaly in Namibia

TSX-V-listed Ongwe Minerals has reported the discovery of a new multikilometre gold anomaly at its Omatjete gold project, in Namibia. The new Nguni surface gold discovery is located 17 km from... 

PhosCo eyes more inventory growth with another discovery

ASX-listed PhosCo has made another discovery at its Gasaat phosphate project, in Tunisia, with drilling having intersected thick, shallow phosphate mineralisation at the KH prospect, just 3.5 km... 

Ambler Metals appoints president

Ambler Metals – a joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32 – has announced that Ron Rimelman has been appointed president. He will lead the completion of the permitting process and... 

Eldorado Gold produces first concentrate at Canadian project

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has produced the first copper concentrate at its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay project in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The company says this... 

Larvotto signs Hillgrove gold concentrate offtake agreement with Glencore

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has announced the execution of a binding offtake agreement for the sale of gold concentrate produced during the first seven years of mining at the Hillgrove project,... 

Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer

London-listed Aterian’s subsidiary Eastinco has entered into a long-term supply agreement with an established Rwanda-based tin, tantalum and tungsten (3T) producer and exporter to support the... 

Total Graphite initiates portfolio optimisation in Madagascar

Aim-listed Total Graphite has initiated a graphite portfolio optimisation programme for its Madagascar operations and will evaluate the options available to accelerate development and maximise... 

URU ground survey refines additional targets at South African nickel project

Aim-listed URU Metals has provided a further update from the recently completed ground geophysics programme at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa. Following the confirmation of Target...