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PwC Associate Director Smart Mining South Africa Ian Mackay.
AI can help fill South Africa’s cadastre with deposits, mine modernising event hears
Updated 5 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Instead of relying primarily on traditional geological interpretation, South Africa can turn to AI for help in the same way as has been done with huge success to discover Zambia’s biggest copper... 


A map showing the location of the Whim Creek project
FEED starts at Anax's Whim Creek project
Updated 7 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Front-end engineering design (FEED) has started on ASX-listed Anax Metals' 80%-owned Whim Creek copper project, in Western Australia, with the company describing this as a significant milestone in... 


Technology Minerals secures two-year extension for research permit
Technology Minerals secures two-year extension for research permit
27th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Technology Minerals has secured a two-year extension of the St Patrick research permit in northwest Spain. The licence, which includes the historic Aramo mine and is held through the... 


Teck Resources' Highland Valley mine
Teck repeats $0.125 quarterly dividend for Q2
24th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having announced a stellar set of production and financial results for the second quarter, TSX- and NYSE-listed Teck Resources has declared a dividend of $0.125 apiece on its outstanding Class A... 


Gold bars
Cadillac Mines upsizes IPO, secures Agnico Eagle Mines as investor
24th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold and base metals explorer Cadillac Mines has upsized its planned initial public offering (IPO) to $385-million on the TSX, compared with a prior target of $363-million. The offering consists... 


Los Pelambres mine
Chile investigates Antofagasta's Los Pelambres mine after water discharge from rains
24th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Antofagasta Minerals said on Thursday its flagship Los Pelambres copper mine remains safe after Chile's environmental regulator opened an investigation into a water discharge incident... 


DANIEL THOLE 
In line with the Africa Green Minerals Strategy, the focus has shifted to in-country beneficiation, tighter regulatory frameworks and strategic cross-border logistics
Central Africa boom reshapes global supply chains
24th July 2026

Central and East Africa’s mining sectors are undergoing a profound structural shift, driven by “explosive” demand for cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium and rare earth elements, which has seen a... 


VIDHYA SREELALAN
It is becoming increasingly difficult for greenfield projects to navigate the environmental, social and political risks and to get permits on time and within budget
Copper boom elevating Central Africa’s role as good grades proliferate
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The global copper market is bracing for a significant positive shift driven by growing demand, with Central Africa emerging as a key player to step up supply, says analytics and insights firm Wood... 


STANDING FIRM
SRK Consulting has participated directly in DRC’s transition from State-led to internationally financed mining development, from its Lubumbashi practice established 16 years ago and from its other consulting practices worldwide
DRC buoyed by growing mining-related investments 
24th July 2026

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US, reported... 


DANIEL VERWEY
Variable mineralogy and finer particle sizes require more customised reagent strategies supported by ongoing test work and process optimisation
Precision chemistry developed for complex DRC ores
24th July 2026

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to expand copper and cobalt production to meet rising global demand for battery minerals, mining companies are using metallurgical solutions... 


HÉRA MPONDO 
Every tonne that moves from the informal to the formal economy is revenue for the State, bargaining power for communities and derisked supply for offtakers
Central Africa must embrace three key drivers, advisory finds
24th July 2026

Central Africa has entered a decisive phase in the global competition for critical minerals – one in which market access will increasingly be earned through three drivers: namely traceability,... 


CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
The development of the Maamba power station in Sinazongwe includes a dedicated coal mine on an 8.15 ha site to fuel the plant
Energy deal set to bolster Zambia mining
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

To help close Zambia’s 1 400 MW baseload electricity generation deficit and reduce its exposure to drought-affected hydroelectric supply, mining and energy investment holding company ZCCM... 


A SHIFT TOWARDS BENEFICIATION 
Local content and beneficiation requirements are becoming one of the most visible expressions of resource nationalism across East Africa
Central, East African mining faces evolving risks - firm
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The mining industry in Central and East Africa is bracing for an evolving operating environment driven by a complex interplay of security threats, resource nationalism and shifting global supply... 


GEOLOGICAL PROSPECTS
The Arabian-Nubian Shield is highly prospective owing to its arc-related volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits, orogenic gold, and porphyry-style mineralisation
Critical minerals drive Central, East African exploration - consultant
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The Central African Copperbelt (CAC), spanning parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, remains a primary focus for exploration driven by global demand for copper and cobalt,... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


Freeport McMoRan copper
Freeport-McMoRan beats quarterly profit estimates on higher copper prices
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher copper prices offset lower production at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Shares of the company were up... 


Mtron CEO and Anglo Asian nonexecutive director Cameron Pforr
Anglo Asian appoints cybersecurity expert to board
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Anglo Asian Mining has appointed Cameron Pforr nonexecutive director effective immediately. Pforr brings to the Azerbaijan-focused copper and gold producer considerable cybersecurity... 


Automated robot Spot
Mariana Minerals rolls out automated inspection robot Spot at Copper One
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Further to Mariana Minerals' world's only autonomy-first mine and refinery strategy, the company is implementing Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, Spot, at its Copper One facility near Moab, in... 


Forrestania's Edna May gold mine
Zenith advises of shareholder activity ahead of Forrestania takeover offer acceptance deadline
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the deadline looms for ASX-listed Zenith Minerals shareholders to accept an off-market takeover bid by fellow-listed Forrestania Resources by July 30, Zenith has advised of its shareholder Ida... 


Copper and gold mineralisation at Fishpot project
TSX-V welcomes newest copper, gold explorer GoldInxs
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based copper and gold explorer GoldInxs Mining has successfully completed its initial public offering and listing on the TSX-V, having offered 15.4-million units at a price of $0.10... 


Teck Resources' QB mine in Chile
Teck boasts 314% attributable profit growth in Q2
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian miner Teck Resources managed to deliver another quarter of strong operational and financial performance in the three months ended June 30, generating significant earnings and robust cash... 


Anglo American's Los Bronces mine
Anglo flags first-half loss at diamonds, coal units; cuts copper cost outlook
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American reported broadly flat first-half copper production on Thursday and lowered its 2026 copper cost guidance, but said its diamonds and steelmaking coal businesses are expected to post... 


Critical minerals
Critical mineral refiner Nth Cycle to list on NYSE in $585m SPAC deal
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

US-based critical mineral refining company Nth Cycle said on Wednesday it would go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Kensington Capital Acquisition. The... 


A copper mine in the DRC
Congo presses ahead with local ownership rule for miners despite industry concerns
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement for mining companies to offer local ownership stakes from July 31, the mines ministry said, despite concerns from some... 


Mount Polley mine area
Imperial posts lower Q2 output amid grade improvements, gets approval for tailings dam
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Imperial Metals Corporation has advised of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office recommending approval for the Mount Polley tailings dam construction to a 987 m elevation,... 


La Plata exploration site
Newmont acquires shares to maintain Metallic Minerals 9.2% shareholding
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold miner Newmont Corporation has invested $902 916 to acquire 3.2-million units of TSX-V-listed Metallic Minerals Corporation in a private placement to maintain a 9.2% ownership interest... 


Grupo Mexico mine underground
Grupo Mexico profit beats estimates on higher copper prices
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico said on Tuesday its second-quarter net profit rose nearly 79% from the same period a year earlier, bolstered by higher copper prices and well... 


The Rietberg mine
Rietberg development passes the halfway mark
21st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Underground development at JSE-listed Copper 360's Rietberg mine, in the Northern Cape, has advanced beyond the halfway mark of the original 544 m development. Development rates have continued in... 


Gold and copper mineralisation
Barrick buys large stake in British Columbian copper, gold explorer
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global gold miner Barrick Mining Corporation has subscribed for 15.4-million units priced at C$1.35 apiece of Canadian copper and gold explorer Kingfisher Metals Corporation in a private placement... 


Caserones mine
Lundin limits some mining activity in Chile amid adverse weather
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian miner Lundin Mining has advised of severe winter storm conditions impacting Chile's Atacama region, including regional flooding and significant snowfall, which affects its Candelaria and... 


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