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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... 


Iron-ore heaps in Australia
Top iron-ore miners seek Canberra's help in price fight with China
5th June 2026 By: Reuters

Major miners and their lobbyists have asked Canberra for help in pushing back against China's efforts to extract better terms for their iron-ore, including raising the prospect of a single selling... 


Sangdong tungsten mine
Tungsten miner Almonty raises $700m from notes offering
5th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global tungsten miner Almonty Industries has announced an oversubscribed private placement offering of $700-million comprising of 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2031. The issuance and sale of... 


An image of the Syama gold mine
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... 


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... 


Lynas rare earths plant in Malaysia
Lynas appoints Le Roux interim CEO
5th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lynas Rare Earths has appointed Pol Le Roux interim CEO effective July 1 as it searches for a permanent appointment to succeed Amanda Lacaze, who is set to retire at the end of June. Le... 


Power line transmission infrastructure
Rare earths developer Viridis secures dedicated grid capacity for Brazil rare earths project Colossus
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed rare earths developer Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured its first major project execution contract with Minas Gerais-based electricity distributor DME Energética for the delivery... 


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... 


Chrysos PhotonAssay unit
Bulk assay tech company Chrysos successfully refinances debt with new A$200m facility
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed technology company Chrysos Corporation has successfully refinanced its corporate facilities with a new A$200-million syndicated facility with three Australian financiers. These new debt... 


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... 


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... 


Rendering of Apollo Hill mine, in Western Australia
Saturn Metals increases single-pit gold resource to almost three-million ounces in WA
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Saturn Metals has increased the measured, indicated and inferred gold resource of the Apollo Hill project, in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, by more than 590 000 oz to... 


Rare earths
Victory Metals secures traditional owner consent on land use for rare earths mine in WA
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed heavy rare earths explorer Victory Metals has signed an agreement with the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation that helps facilitate the granting of a mining licence for the North... 


Prominent Hill silver mine, in Australia
Australia shares climb to near one-month high as miners rally
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares rose to a near one-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by commodity stocks, after mining giant BHP hit a record high, while a slower-than-expected economic growth reaffirmed... 


Recycled cooking oil
BHP explores ship biofuel blend made from cooking oil, animal fat
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Australian iron-ore and copper miner BHP and Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuel made from used cooking oil and waste animal fat to refuel a cargo... 


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... 


Antimony mineralisation
EV Resources secures three more sources of antimony feedstock to optimise, ramp up plant
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed emerging antimony supplier EV Resources has now signed four non-binding memorandums of understanding (MoUs) that have secured between 2 330 t and 2430 t a month of feedstock for its... 


First doré bar from Hualilán project in Argentina
Challenger pours first gold from Hualilán development in Argentina
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having confirmed a low-cost and low-risk development opportunity to produce 1.8-million ounces of gold over a 14-year mine life at the Hualilán project in Argentina, ASX-listed Challenger has... 


Drilling on the Tiris project, in Mauritania
Aura Energy confirms 'clear run' to FID by year-end for Tiris uranium mine
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed uranium developer Aura Energy is nearing a final investment decision (FID) on the Tiris project, in Mauritania, underpinned by a robust processing flowsheet, positive indicative... 


Fortsecue iron-ore in rail wagons
China’s State buyer seeks scrutiny of new Fortescue iron-ore
2nd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer has instructed some steel mills to ask questions about Fortescue's new low-grade product as negotiations over a long-term supply contract hit a rough patch.... 


Kalgoorlie mine in Western Australia
Elliott takes A$1-billion stake in Australia's Northern Star, calls for strategic review
2nd June 2026 By: Reuters

Shares in Australia's biggest gold miner Northern Star Resources jumped on Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed an over A$1-billion ($714.6-million) stake and... 


Stainless steel pipes
Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
2nd June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steeland copper imports, the White House said. The proclamation... 


Soweto Cluster study poised for completion this month.
Soweto Cluster gold study on way as Pan African hits gold production top spot
1st June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Soweto Cluster definitive feasibility study (DFS) is on track for completion this month, Pan African Resources reported on Monday, June 1 in an operational update ahead of its financial year... 


Lithium ore
TG Metals requests mining lease for 'quick start' direct shipping ore operation in WA
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed TG Metals has applied for a mining lease over the Burmeister lithium deposit, as part of the Lake Johnston lithium project, in Western Australia. Metallurgical testwork and the shallow... 


Rare earths ore
European Resources identifies new rare earth anomalies at Korsnäs in Finland
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed European Resources has identified new, untested anomalies beyond historical gravity coverage at the Korsnäs rare earths project in Finland. Having undertaken Phase 2 of a passive... 


Cobalt nugget
Coda Minerals raises $6.7m for copper, cobalt PFS work in Australia
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Coda Minerals has successfully completed a $6.7-million placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, which strengthens the company's balance sheet as it accelerates a number... 


An image of AVEVA World Milan 2026
AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 


Copper mineralisation
Irish energy transition company Forgent permitted to start gold, copper drilling in Australia
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed energy transition company Forgent has garnered approval from the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration on a Programmes of Work (PoW) for the company’s maiden drilling campaign... 


Rare earths drill core
Viridis secures preliminary offtake agreement with multinational chemicals company
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having announced its intention to only supply offtakers in the Europe and the US with rare earth materials earlier last month, ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Metals has secured a letter of intent... 


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