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Sechaba Letaba appointed Steenkampskraal mining GM
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) advances toward full-scale production and the next phase of its development, it has appointed Sechaba Letaba as mining GM. He brings with him almost 40... 


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Results underpin Kieshöhe’s potential as major rare earth discovery – Kendrick
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

An initial assessment has confirmed that Kieshöhe has the potential to emerge as a major rare earth discovery alongside London-listed Kendrick Resources’ flagship Teufelskuppe project within the... 


Zululand Energy Terminal director Oliver Naidu
Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay gas-fired power project
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that ZET intends... 


Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan Green Hydrogen Programme Management Office director Dr Rebecca Maserumule.
South African green hydrogen first-movers given major boost
5th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Enticing support for first movers into green hydrogen project development is on offer via a first-of-a-kind government-led framework designed to assess the readiness and bankability of green... 


Geological mapping at the Zeb project
URU ground survey refines additional targets at South African nickel project
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


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Mali challenges weigh on Resolute Mining’s second-quarter production
5th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Resolute Mining expects second-quarter production at its Syama gold mine, in Mali, to be 30 000 oz, a decrease from the initial expectation of 40 000 oz to 45 000 oz, owing to logistical... 


Botswana Minerals appoints nonexecutive director
Botswana Minerals appoints nonexecutive director
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has appointed David Cockbill to the board as nonexecutive director. In a statement to shareholders, Botswana Minerals says Cockbill is an experienced corporate... 


Exploration RC drilling
Wheaton invites submissions for third and latest Future of Mining Challenge
5th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian multinational streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the third iteration of its "Future of Mining Challenge", calling on investors globally to propose solutions that... 


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New cadastre, Sam Molefi, PyroFuZA make headlines
5th June 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the new online mining licensing system that has begun with Western Cape applications; Sam Molefi's Modi Mining operation; and PyroFuZA, which sees a... 


Coal ore in hand
Zambia's ZCCM-IH partners with Chinese firm to build 600 MW coal plant
5th June 2026 By: Reuters

Zambia's ZCCM Investments Holdings has agreed a deal with Chinese-owned Wonderful Group Services to build a 600 MW coal-fired power station at an estimated cost of nearly $452-million, the... 


An aerial view of the Kipushi mine
Ivanhoe's Kipushi achieves record monthly zinc in concentrate output
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines says its Kipushi mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, produced 25 677 t of zinc in concentrate in May – a monthly record – and 12% higher than the previous monthly... 


A rough ruby at the Montepuez mine in Mozambique
Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% State ownership in all mining ventures and local processing of minerals, tightening control over its resources as demand for... 


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Gold price momentum increases amid geopolitical headwinds
4th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Despite short-term headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East, gold is expected to resume its forward momentum once the war concludes with the yearly average gold price forecast to surge by 43%... 


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Jubilee’s Roan concentrator returns to full capacity following maintenance shutdown
4th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The yearly maintenance shutdown at Jubilee’s Roan concentrator operations, in Ndola, Zambia, was completed in May, with operations successfully resuming at full capacity and with a run-of-mine... 


Copper 360 appoints new director; Bouwer named lead independent director
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African copper miner Copper 360 has appointed Malande Tonjeni as an independent nonexecutive director with effect from June 3, while existing director Beverly Bouwer has been appointed lead... 


Wood Mackenzie head of copper research Charles Cooper
Grid investment emerging as biggest driver of future copper demand, says analyst
4th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and... 


Vedanta's Gamsberg zinc mine
Vedanta confirms no penalties imposed from searches by Indian financial crime-fighting agency
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

India's financial crime-fighting agency has not imposed any penalty or restriction following searches conducted at Vedanta's premises, the company said on Thursday. The Economic Times reported on... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


A shear zone at BWA Group's Aracari project, in Cameroon
Canadian, Cameroon mining investor BWA Group appoints new CEO
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-listed mining investment company BWA Group has promoted nonexecutive director Peter Taylor as CEO effective June 1. Taylor has been a nonexecutive director of BWA Group since August 2024,... 


Uranium oxide
Neo Energy remains confident of securing DMPR approvals, despite delays
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium and gold company Neo Energy Metals has informed shareholders that it and Sibanye-Stillwater have extended the deadlines to secure regulatory approvals from South Africa's Department of... 


TPT testing the new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal
Transnet installs new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal to boost capacity
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has completed its R4-billion infrastructure expansion project for the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, with the installation of a new tippler, which is used to... 


LNG tanker
LNG prices could go higher in significant volatility, Uniper executive says
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices could rise further in significant volatility than experienced so far during the Iran war if supply disruptions coalesce with hot weather in Asia and European... 


The Bakubung underground mine
Wesizwe to retrench nearly 500 employees amid Bakubung development strategy change
4th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says about 497 employees across various staff levels and disciplines throughout the business may be affected as the company sets out to restructure its workforce to... 


Iron-ore
Iron-ore posts biggest daily loss in nearly two months on China demand worries
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices slid on Thursday to record their biggest daily losses in nearly two months, weighed down by rising concerns about demand in top consumer China as steel margins shrink and steel... 


SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop.
Platinum investment demand broadening to minor PGM metals, SFA (Oxford) points out
3rd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The strong ongoing investment demand for platinum is broadening to the minor platinum group metals (PGMs) such as ruthenium and iridium, SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop pointed out on Wednesday June... 


Raw copper produced in Zambia
Zambia extends duty-free copper concentrate export duty waiver amid smelter outages
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% duty on copper concentrate exports to September 30, to help clear stockpiles of unprocessed material as the country's major smelters undergo extended... 


Truck with copper ore in Zambia
Vedanta spin-off CopperTech yet to announce IPO value on NYSE
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The NYSE will soon welcome its newest mining company, in integrated copper and cobalt producer CopperTech Metals, with the company having filed a registration statement with the US Securities and... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


ECA Southern Africa regional director Eunice Kamwendo
UN ECA launches large-scale project to strengthen SADC critical minerals value chains
3rd June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a €15-million regional project to strengthen environmentally and socially responsible critical minerals value chains across the Southern... 


The Simandou iron-ore operation in Guinea
Guinea’s Simandou iron exports surge six months after first ore
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Exports from Guinea’s Simandou iron-ore project surged in May, six months after the first shipment to China, marking a milestone in the ramp-up of the high-grade mine that has the potential to... 


PyroFuZA can restore South Africa’s value-adding power.
South Africa can become strong value-add minerals player again, PyroFuZA points out
2nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Look out for PyroFuZA. Those eight letters have the potential to make best use of South Africa’s natural resources and restore South Africa’s value-adding power, which, in turn, can help to foot... 


Xtract granted a mining licence for Morocco antimony project
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Xtract Resources has been granted a mining licence for the Amghas antimony project, in north-west Morocco, and has started relocating existing processing infrastructure from... 


The Rietberg copper mine
Copper 360 reports improved underlying financial, operational performance
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused copper company Copper 360 says the financial year ended February 28 was a "significant" turning point for the company as its management focused on stabilising the balance... 


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