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Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP sales and marketing Kleantha Pillay.
PGM price underpin by investment, speculation expected to persist – Sibanye-Stillwater
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The underpinning of platinum group metals (PGM) prices by investment and speculation is expected to persist for as long as the high level of macro uncertainty persists, Sibanye-Stillwater executive... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Southern Palladium CEO Johan Odendaal.
Breakthrough positions chrome as key revenue driver for Southern Palladium
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Results from metallurgical test work at the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province indicate that up to a fifth of Southern Palladium’s future revenues... 


Extension of emission-free taxi know-how to mining.
Anglo’s emission-free taxi intellectual property making its way into mining
16th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Three years ago Mining Weekly reported on Anglo American being involved with emission-free taxis driving around the German city of Berlin and the hope was expressed that the same could be done with... 


Northern Cape investment commitments
Investors commit R105-billion-plus to Northern Cape development
16th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19... 


Cobalt flakes
India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say
16th April 2026 By: Reuters

India's talks with Zambia over critical minerals mining have stalled amid a lack of assurances from Lusaka on mining rights, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India last year... 


Platinum supports latest journey around moon.
Platinum fuel cell technology supporting humanity’s space flights
16th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum, with which South Africa is more endowed than any other country on earth, is supporting humanity’s space leaps, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) notes in its latest 60 Seconds... 


Appian CEO of critical minerals Paulo Castellari
Appian appoints new CEO of critical minerals
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investment adviser to long-term value-focused private capital funds investing in companies in metals, mining and adjacent industries, Appian Capital Advisory has appointed Paulo Castellari as CEO... 


Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia
ABB awarded contract to deliver grinding tech for Harmony’s Eva copper project
15th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Technology company ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for gold mining and exploration company Harmony Gold Mining... 


BHP global generative exploration head Dr Cam McCuaig.
Exploration workshop sessions initiated in Africa by BHP
15th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa are to be conducted by global mining... 


Diatreme silica prospect in Australia
Silica developer Diatreme streamlines Cape Flattery project holding JV
15th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed silica sands developer Diatreme Resources’ subsidiary Metallica Minerals has entered into a binding share sale agreement with joint venture (JV) company Cape Silica Holdings to sell the... 


International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola shaking hands with Germany's Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul
South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit
13th April 2026 By: Reuters

Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new €200-million ($234-million) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals, South... 


BMW’s latest iX5 hydrogen car.
Hydrogen option highlighted as Middle East crisis disrupts fossil-fuel economics
13th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Presidency has been advised to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels as current events may alter the economics of alternative fuel sources such as green hydrogen and green... 


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports positive initial tungsten test results at Brandberg West
13th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has reported positive tungsten, copper and tin test results at the Brandberg West project, demonstrating a strong grade uplift, high metal recoveries and significant... 


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Creamer Media consolidates global resources coverage under Mining Weekly International banner
13th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly has launched a new daily email newsletter and related webpage to consolidate its global resources coverage under the Mining Weekly International banner. Each weekday,... 


Mix of minerals
EU, US considering critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control
10th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

The European Union and US are nearing an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, as part of a push to break reliance on Chinese supplies. The potential deal would... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


An image of Edgar Mwasha
Bank keen to assist in growing Tanzania’s mining sector
10th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Tanzania-based financial services provider Stanbic Bank Tanzania – a division of the Standard Bank Group – is supporting the growth and diversification of the Tanzanian mining sector by investing... 


An image of Alexander Njombe
Tanzania expands critical minerals supply, grows gold
10th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Several key commodities mined in Tanzania – including graphite, lithium and rare-earth elements – are set to drive demand in the global energy transition this year as a global rush drives offtake... 


An image of Ogi Williams
Tanzanian mining sector promises growth, increased geopolitical relevance
10th April 2026

Tanzania’s mining sector is entering what may “prove to be its most consequential expansion cycle in decades”, underpinned by rising global demand for critical minerals, renewed investor confidence... 


Seabed
American exploration majors merge to form $1bn deep-sea mining company
9th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

American Ocean Minerals Corporation (AOMC) has announced it will merge with Nasdaq-listed Odyssey Marine Exploration to create one of the largest US-controlled critical mineral and rare earths... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa's green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
8th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


Altilium products
UK-based Altilium files latest specialised IP for battery metals recycling
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK-based clean technology group Altilium has filed its tenth UK patent application covering its proprietary process for the production of key battery intermediates such as nickel mixed hydroxide... 


Eramet mineral sands mine in Senegal
Eramet says shareholders committed to capital increase
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Eramet's main shareholders have reaffirmed their support for the mining group's funding plan and are committed to the success of a capital increase, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The decision... 


Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
Resolution steps into Fast-41 lane for Antimony Ridge
8th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Resolution Minerals on Tuesday announced the inclusion of its Antimony Ridge project in the US Federal Fast-41 permitting programme, a move expected to accelerate approvals and advance... 


Pioneer partners with Mineral Technologies on US tungsten project
7th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Minerals has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mineral Technologies USA to advance development of its Springfield critical minerals project in Idaho. The companies... 


Umsobomvu Wind Farm reaches turn-on date.
More renewable power for South Africa’s platinum, iron-ore, diamond mines
7th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 


Atlantic Nickel's Santa Rita mine
Appian opens office in Latin America to bolster critical minerals investments
2nd April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investment advisory firm Appian Capital Advisory has opened a new regional office in São Paulo, Latin America. The new office will support Appian’s investment team in the region, a region which... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South Africa needs to reintroduce exploration into its mining DNA
1st April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Exploration is the start of any mining value chain and increasing investment in exploration is fundamental to South Africa using its mineral resources to drive development of its industries and... 


A cobalt mine in the DRC
US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf
1st April 2026 By: Reuters

US firm Virtus Minerals has acquired Congolese cobalt and copper producer Chemaf, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said on Tuesday. Congo has been seeking to develop a... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
31st March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026 order book, is introducing autonomous drilling... 


Robust economics for Donald REE project
Robust economics for Donald REE project
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company Astron has delivered a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for Phase 1 of its Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, confirming strong project economics as it advances... 


Coosa graphite project moves into the FAST-41 lane
31st March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company Westwater Resources on Tuesday announced that its Coosa graphite deposit had been designated a “covered project” under the US federal FAST-41 framework. The designation... 


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