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Artisanal miners working in an openpit in the DRC
Congo suspends artisanal mining agency head for failing to prevent illegal activities
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo's mines minister has suspended the head of the state agency overseeing artisanal and small-scale mining, accusing him of failing to prevent illegal mining on licensed... 


Millennial Potash chairperson Farhad Abasov
Millennial Potash targets Gabon project build start by end-2027
27th October 2026 By: Reuters

Millennial Potash aims to start construction of its US-backed Banio potash project in Gabon by the end of 2027, with annual output potentially exceeding an initial estimate of 800 000 metric tons... 


Harmony's Mponeng gold mine.
September inflation tightens squeeze on South African mining
27th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s headline consumer price inflation rose to 4.5% in September, from 4.4% in August, staying above the South African Reserve Bank’s 3% plus-minus 1% target range. September’s consumer... 


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ACMC, Scepter partner to evaluate critical minerals projects in Africa
27th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US-based critical minerals development platform Africa Critical Minerals Corporation (ACMC) and AI-powered resource intelligence company Scepter have signed a memorandum of understanding to use... 


An image of the Yaouré mine
Perseus on track to meet full-year guidance following strong first-quarter performance
27th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed gold mining company Perseus Mining recorded a strong quarter ended September 30, which CEO and MD Craig Jones described as “a solid start to full-year 2027”. He noted that all three of... 


Mineral symbols on periodic table
ADI Foundation, SAGINT to scale critical minerals traceability platform
27th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Abu Dhabi-based nonprofit blockchain organisation ADI Foundation and digital asset developer SAGINT have announced a global partnership to bring SAGINT's Digital Warehouse Receipt technology to ADI... 


AFC president and CEO Samaila Zubairu
Webuild, Odebrecht in line to build key African copper rail line
27th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Italy’s Webuild and Brazil’s Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção are key members of groups that have been selected as preferred bidders to build an 830 km section of the Lobito Corridor rail... 


Iron-ore operation
Iron-ore hits two-year low as concerns over China demand dominate
27th October 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices slid on Tuesday to their lowest in more than two years, weighed down by mounting concerns over demand prospects in top consumer China. The most-traded iron-ore contract on China's... 


Platinum and palladium receive yet another futures trading boost
Platinum and palladium receive yet another futures trading boost
26th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum and palladium are among four precious metals included in new futures contracts launched in London, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports, amid New York-listed Intercontinental... 


An image of Longonjo mine
Pensana continues financing discussions for Angola mine
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana has continued its discussions with major shareholders, Cascade and others, for the investment of the equity required by subsidiary Ozango Minerais with a view to bring the... 


Nersa acting CEO Nomfundo Maseti
Nomfundo Maseti appointed as acting Nersa CEO
26th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Nomfundo Maseti as Acting CEO of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), effective from October 25. Maseti will... 


Exposed copper
Unicorn Mineral Resources strengthens board ahead of Klein Aub development
26th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Unicorn Mineral Resources has appointed Patrick Doherty as the company’s executive chairperson and Graeme Fawcett and Kevin Warrington as nonexecutive directors. The appointments follow the... 


An image of field observations at the Homase project
GoldStone reports good results from drilling in Ghana
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources has achieved “encouraging results” from pit-definition drilling at its Homase mine, in Ghana, and announced the reappointment of SEMS Exploration Services to lead the... 


An image of graphite from Blencowe
Blencowe completes Phase 2 exploration at Uganda project
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed a second phase exploration programme over identified geophysical targets situated immediately north and south of its existing deposits at the... 


Monte Muambe project area
NeoTerra’s interest in Monte Muambe increases to 70%
26th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed critical minerals exploration company NeoTerra Group has announced the completion of Phase 3 of a farm-out agreement for the Monte Muambe critical minerals project, in Mozambique, with... 


An image of an artist's impression of the planned Ewoyaa lithium project operation in Ghana
Atlantic Lithium completes novation agreement for Ghana project
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium has announced the completion of the agreement between Elevra Lithium and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for the transfer of Elevra’s rights and interests in Atlantic... 


An image of the Kayelekera project
Lotus secures export permits for Malawi uranium project
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has secured the final key approval required for the transportation and export of its first shipment of uranium product from Malawi, through Zambia and then Namibia,... 


Khumani iron-ore mine
China's tug-of-war with Australian miners lurks beneath iron-ore calm
26th October 2026 By: Reuters

If China's iron ore market was to be judged by import volumes alone, the image would be one of gentle and steady growth. But beneath the calm picture presented by imports of the main steel raw... 


An openpit at the Bougouni mine
Kodal plans West Africa lithium expansion, CEO says
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Kodal Minerals aims to build a broader West African lithium portfolio beyond its Bougouni mine in Mali, drawing on nearly two decades of operating experience in the region, CE Bernard Aylward said.... 


Bezant enters £4m financing facility to support ongoing operations
Bezant enters £4m financing facility to support ongoing operations
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has entered into an agreement with US-based YA II PN, an institutional investor managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, for a £4-million gross financing facility, which is... 


Valterra processing.
Iridium, ruthenium continue to outperform, Valterra Platinum reports
23rd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minor platinum group metals (PGMs), particularly iridium and ruthenium, are continuing to outperform, supported by robust demand from emerging technology applications, Valterra Platinum reported on... 


Namib Minerals signs indicative $30m Ecobank term sheet for Redwing bankability programme
Namib Minerals signs indicative $30m Ecobank term sheet for Redwing bankability programme
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gold and exploration company Namib Minerals’ subsidiary Bulawayo Mining Company has signed a nonbinding term sheet with Ecobank Zimbabwe for a proposed nondilutive $30-million, 36-month loan... 


An image of Upward Spiral's new  belt filter technology
Upward Spiral introduces large-scale belt filtration at ERPM
23rd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gauteng East Rand-based, privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 has introduced new belt filter technology at its ERPM operation, in Benoni, with the aim to lower operational costs, improve... 


An image of the Etango project
Etango JV takes final investment decision to proceed with Namibia project
23rd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy advises that the Etango joint venture (JV), in which it has a 55% stake and its partner CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL) a 45% interest, has taken a positive final... 


Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation, Andrada Mining make headlines
Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation, Andrada Mining make headlines
23rd October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Rainbow Rare Earths recent lab success; the sale of South Africa’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa Corporation; and Andrada Mining's... 


Cadia mine
Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices, Cadia recovery
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

World's largest gold miner Newmont beat analysts' third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as elevated gold prices and a recovery in copper production at its Cadia mine in Australia boosted... 


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Roadmap outlined to turn gas supply crisis into transformative opportunity
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa faces a gas cliff – precipitated by waning supply from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields – some in the local gas sector believe the challenge could be leveraged to help transform... 


An image of a nickel and copper drill core
URU signs drilling contract for Limpopo project
22nd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed URU Metals’ subsidiary Lesego Platinum Uitloop (LPU) has signed the drilling contract for the next phase of work at its Zeb nickel project, in Limpopo, South Africa. The appointed... 


An image of Graham Briggs
Metals One to acquire all shares in Lions Bay Resources
22nd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Metals One has entered into a binding term sheet with TSX-V-listed Lions Bay Capital, Salamander Consulting and Lions Bay Resources (LBR) for the proposed acquisition of the remaining... 


GAIN Group director Zane Simpson
Rise in South Africa’s logistics cost burden to R1.16tr highlights need for ‘better modal choices’
22nd October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s logistics cost burden is at its highest level in more than two decades, with a new analysis projecting that the cost of moving goods through the country will reach a record... 


An image of Afrimat group CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat’s revenue falls, but group cuts debt, grows aggregates business
22nd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multicommodity, midtier mining and materials company Afrimat faced its most challenging trading conditions since it listed in 2006, during the six months to August 31, with revenue having decreased... 


A gold mine in Ghana
Ghana moves to standardise mining pay amid local-content drive
22nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana has ordered its mining regulator to standardise pay and employment conditions across the industry, a move that could ease union concerns over a planned shift of mining operations from... 


Lithium brines
At least $100bn of investment for 134 new lithium mines is needed for 2050 demand
22nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To meet 2050 lithium demand, the equivalent of 134 new lithium mines will be needed, says supply chain researcher Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This equates to a new mine every two months for the... 


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